Famed poet Walt Whitman is near death (or so they thought)...
Item # 694576
October 27, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27, 1891 The front page has a half column report headed: "WALT WHITMAN DYING" "The 'Good Gray Poet' is Fast Approaching Dissolution" "Stricken With Paralysis" "It is Slowly Nearing the Heart and the End May Come at Any Moment--The Poet Has Chosen the Spot Where His Body Is to Lie".
Actually, he would live for another five months.
Included with the detailed article is a print of him as well.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the irregular spine, minor tears at margins, somewhat fragile and should be handled carefully.
Actually, he would live for another five months.
Included with the detailed article is a print of him as well.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the irregular spine, minor tears at margins, somewhat fragile and should be handled carefully.
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