Unquestionably Mr. Currier’s exhaustive bibliography must be consulted by everyone who wishes authoritative and documented data on the writings of John Greenleaf Whittier or who wishes to know why, when, and where his works were printed. It is far more than a mere bibliography; for in addition to listing, with all the detail and thoroughness required by the book collector and student of American literature and history, the actual printed publications of the poet and Abolitionist, it comprises a complete survey of Whittier’s literary life and labors. Mr. Currier has unearthed the innumerable broadside and leaflet printings of Whittier’s poems, has sifted the mass of anonymous works, and has arranged a chronological series of references to communications sent by Whittier to various newspapers with which he was not editorially connected. One section relates at length Whittier’s activities as editor of political newspapers; another is a list of books and articles that have been written about Whittier. All these items, however, are but random samplings from what may be considered a perfect example of bibliographical writing.