Samuel Gridley Howe

Julia Ward married Samuel Gridley Howe , who was a philanthropist and head of the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston.

Samuel Gridley Howe , husband of JWH , died.

JHW's husband was upset about her turning author, especially about aspects of the book which appeared to refer to her less than idyllic home life.Passion Flowers sold suprisingly well, with a third edition...

After the outbreak of the American Civil War, JWH joined her husband at the military training camp in Washington where he was helping organize the medical branch of the army. The idea for the...

Howe published the collection anonymously without her husband's knowledge, but was almost immediately recognized as the author. She compiled Passion Flowers after returning home from an extended trip to Rome to visit her sister Louisa...

However, Samuel Gridley Howe insisted that his wife only agree to public speaking engagements if she was not paid. While disagreeing with his reasons, she acceded to his wishes. Instead of ticketed shows, she...

The prominence of the date in the subtitle emphasizes the dawning of a new era. In the book, Howe reflects on the legacy of the previous century. The opening chapter begins: I esteem this...