Dedications by Mary Elizabeth Brown (1842 - 1918).
Dedications is an anthology of the forms used from the earliest days of book-making to the present time. My purpose in the following anthology of dedications has been to make a representative, rather than an exhaustive collection. My first idea was to take only beautiful dedications, and above all those which showed thought and originality. I next sought those which were quaint and curious, grave and gay, and then wandering through the wide field of English literature, tried to have each section of it represented. Dedications which brought one in touch with the world of religion, philanthropy, the fine arts, science, nature and travel have also claimed my attention. Then, narrowing my interest, I searched for those to celebrated people, or by celebrated people, even though the dedications were not particularly desirable in themselves. I was anxious to include great heroes, as David Living- stone, and when unable to obtain dedications to them I substituted books by them or about them. The same was true in regard to certain industrial subjects, as needlework, cooking, etc. Last but not least, I tried to include dedications which were valuable because of their human interest. ( Mary Elizabeth Brown)
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Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/Writing & Linguistics; *Non-fiction/Literary Collections/Short non-fiction
Keywords that describe the book: literature, anthology, gratitude, book history, book dedication, thankfulness, literary history
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In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
They are yours, Larry. I am glad you like it! It is a really interesting idea.
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
I think so, too! Thank you for section 13. It is best to claim first so you another person doesn't claim one that you are working on.
Thanks!
-Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Yes, so interesting! I have been trying to decide where to land on this one. May I please Claim Section 9 - To Dignitaries of Church and State. Part One--? Thank you!
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Debating here, because I do have quite a few DPL projects on my table, but this will probably be a slower moving project, so I think I could also ride along as DPL if you don't mind doing my sections. (Or maybe someone would volunteer). Just let me know
Hi Larry,
It would be great if you would be the DPL. I will PL yours sections and if there is an unexpected flood of sections in, I will help out.
Thank you for the forward! It is PL OK. Very nicely done!
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Very nicely done!
