Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume I, Aaron-Crandall

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Bibliographic Information

Wilson, James Grant and John Fiske, eds. Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume I, Aaron-Crandall. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1888.

Type: book ; Genre: biography

People Mentioned in this Work

Aldrich, Thomas Bailey [pages: 43(ill.)]: Although mentioning his position as editor for Home Journal in 1856, this biography neglects his conritbution to the Saturday Press. This biography leaves a gap, citing then his work with Every Saturday, Boston, beginning in 1870.
Alger, Horatio Jr. [pages: 49]: Appleton locates Alger during the first run of Saturday Press first at Cambridge theological school and then touring Europe until returning to Cambridge in 1864.
Andrews, Stephen Pearl [pages: 76]: Appleton cites Andrews' work as an abolitionist, his interest in phonography, and his theory of "Integralism."
Arnold, George [pages: 96]: During the Civil War, Appelton mentions that Arnold was stationed in Staten Island.
Benton, Joel [pages: 240]: Cited as a valueable Emerson scholar, particularly following the poet's death.
Boughton, George Henry [pages: 328]: Appleton locates Boughton's American popularity beginning with his return from England to New York in 1855.
Brady, James Topham [pages: 354]: Brady, outside of his success in the courtroom, was a frequent contributor to the Knickerbocker Magazine.
Briggs, Charles Frederick [pages: 374, 375(ill.)]: Appleton notes the body of Briggs' work as being humorous and dealing with life in New York.
Bristed, Charles Astor [pages: 379(ill.)]: Writing about various topics, ranging from clasical literature to mundane observations, Bristed published under the nom de plume "Carl Benson."
Brougham, John [pages: 391]: Left New York for London in 1860 and did not return to America until 1865 in a piece preformed at the Winter Garden theater.
Burroughs, John [pages: 470]: Omitting his time in New York, Appleton mentions Burroughs' work with the treasury department in 1864 and his position as receiver for Wallkill national bank.
Butler, William Allen [pages: 477(ill.)]: Betwen 1858 and 1862, Butler published three major poems: "Two Millions," "The Bible be Itself," and "Martin Van Buren."
Church, William Conant [pages: 613]: Church received the rank of captain in the US Volunteers in 1862 and, later, was promoted to lieutenant-colonel on March 11, 1865.
Congdon, Charles Taber [pages: 706]: During his time at the Tribune, he is noted for having contributed to numerous other journals and periodicals.
Curtis, George William: Appleton lists Curtis as a chief contributor to his publication.
Stedman, Edmund Clarence: Appleton lists Stedman as a chief contributor to his publication
Stoddard, Richard Henry: Appleton lists Stoddard as a chief contributor to his publication
Twain, Mark [pages: 648-649, 648(ill.)]: While mining for gold in Nevada, Twain became the editor for the Virginia City "Enterprise" in 1862.
Ward, Artemus [pages: 412-413]: In 1862, Browne travelled to California and Utah to gather material for what would later become his humorist depiction of Mormon life. These sketches soon gained tremedous popularity.
Winter, William: Appleton lists Winter as a chief contributor to his publication