Holland, Josiah Gilbert

“Timothy Titcomb.” Ms., 1819-1881. A popular author and lecturer whose writings met with severe criticism as literary productions without being materially affected in popularity. They were addre ed to average commonplace humanity, and exerted a wide and helpful influence. He was editor of The Springfield Republican, 1849-66, and of Scribner’s Magazine from 1870 until his death. His writings in verse include, Kathrina; Bitter Sweet; The Mistre of the Manse; The Marble Prophecy; Garnered Sheaves, including all his poems up to 1873; The Puritan’s Guest, and Other Poems. In fiction: The Bay Path; Arthur Bonnicastle; Seven oaks; Mi Gilbert’s Career; Nicholas Minturn. His other works comprise, Gold Foil Hammered from Popular Proverbs; History of Western Ma achusetts; Letters to Young People; Le ons in Life; Concerning the Jones Family; Plain Talks on Familiar Subjects; Life of Abraham Lincoln, which had an enormous sale. See Century Magazine, December, 1881; Memoir by Mrs. H. M. Plunkett. Scr.