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Poems of George P. Morris: With a Memoir of the Author

The book includes a selection of poems by George P. Morris, a 19th-century American poet, and provides insight into his life and work through a memoir. more

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George Pope Morris
George Pope Morris

George Pope Morris was an influential American editor and publisher, born on October 10, 1802, and died on July 6, 1864. He was a prominent figure in the 19th-century American newspaper industry, serving as the editor of The New York Tribune and significantly impacting the development of journalism during his time. more

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