Burritt, Elihu

Ct., 1811-1879. A famous linguist who was called “The Learned Blacksmith,” from the fact that much of his education was obtained while working at the forge in Worcester, Ma achusetts. He was a noted peace reformer, and was for some years consul at Birmingham. Few of his writings have the literary quality to any extent, and they form rather dry reading. Sparks from the Anvil; A Voice from the Forge; Peace Papers for the People; Olive Leaves; Thoughts of Things at Home and Abroad; Handbook of the Nations; A Walk from John O’ Groat’s to Land’s End; The Mi ion of Great Sufferings; Walks in the Black Country; Lectures and Speeches; Ten-Minute Talks; Chips from Many Blocks; Prayers and Devotional Meditations. See Memorial, by C. North end, 1879; Leisure Hour, vol. 28. Ran.