Believe it or not...Ripley was a well-known poet in Vermont who had friendships with Whittier, Longfellow, Lowell, and others, and married a wealthy banker named Dorr.
She was also one of the founders of the Rutland Free Library! Another great example to prove that poets and librarians lead the world!
taking time to read to your article is not waste of time for me. I learned.. thanks! :)
Posted by: writing jobs | 01/12/2012 at 12:51 PM