“In this volume will be found all the excellences to which we are accustomed in this justly popular writer—a sweet and genial temper, able to sympathise with whatever is simple and healthful”
Author
Caroline Kirkland
Caroline Kirkland is documented in Fuller’s books and published essays (1845–1846). 6 distinct works are named, most often in Western Clearings, by C.M. Kirkland . . ., and the most intensive engagement recorded is “analyzed”.
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- 1845–1846
Totals count documented engagements, once at the earliest witness. How we count →
Reprints, Memoirs passages, and repeat notes within a single manuscript are shown but never counted twice. Evidence for this author is selective, not exhaustive. Methodology →
In Fuller’s words
“In this volume will be found all the excellences to which we are accustomed in this justly popular writer—a sweet and genial temper, able to sympathise with whatever is simple and healthful”
When Fuller engaged with Caroline Kirkland
This page brings together documented engagements currently identified within the Fuller Reading Worlds catalog.
Kirkland in Fuller’s reading world
Documentary evidence
Selected passages from Fuller’s own writings, in chronological order.
1845—
Western Clearings, by C.M. Kirkland . . .
“Western Clearings, by C.M. Kirkland . . .”analyzed · quoted · read6 selected passages
“WESTERN CLEARINGS; by Mrs. C.M. KIRKLAND, author of “A New Home,” &c.”
“The country imitates the town, most sadly; and it is really melancholy, to one who loves his kind, to see how unfortunately people will throw away real comforts”
“Miss Wiggins, let me make you acquainted with an uncle of HIS’N, just come down from Ionia county, the town of Freemantle, village of Breadalbane”
“The essay on “Idle People” is one of the most graceful in the book.”
“The mode of making religious marriages spoken of in “Chances and Changes,” was new to us.”
Fuller, Margaret. "Western Clearings, by C.M. Kirkland . . ." New-York Daily Tribune, 21 November 1845.
1846—
American Literature.
“American Literature.”mentioned
“The same charm attends the spirited delineations of Mrs. Kirkland, and that amusing book, 'A New Purchase.”
Also reprinted in Papers on Literature and Art. Counted once, at its first appearance.
Fuller, Margaret. "American Literature." New-York Daily Tribune, 23 September 1846. · 23 September 1846
1846—
Ellen; Or Forgive and Forget . . .
“Ellen; Or Forgive and Forget . . .”mentioned
“So in this book we find what Cooper, Miss Sedgwick, and Mrs. Kirkland might see, as the writer did, but could hardly believe in enough”
Fuller, Margaret. "Ellen; Or Forgive and Forget . . ." New-York Daily Tribune, 10 January 1846. · 10 January 1846
1846—
The Liberty Bell for 1846.
“The Liberty Bell for 1846.”quoted · read
“Not always alone, or accompanied only by fellow-sufferers, do these poor dumb witnesses of fraternal cruelty seek the Canadian shore.”
Fuller, Margaret. "The Liberty Bell for 1846." New-York Daily Tribune, 9 January 1846. · 9 January 1846
Undated
Pieces with no legible date. They are part of the record but cannot be placed on the lifeline.
n.d.—
Papers on Literature and Art
B-4-17.txt lines 668-682analyzed2 selected passages
“7.— WESTERN CLEARINGS. By Mrs. C. M. Kirkland ... The authoress of this very clever work, is already well known in literature under the nom de guerre of Mary Claveis”
“Western Clearings, by Mary Clavers (Mrs. Kirkland), Author of "A New Home," "Who'll Follow?" "Forest Life," &c.”
Fuller, Margaret. Papers on Literature and Art. New York: Wiley and Putnam, 1846.