Emerson in Concord; a Memoir

Originally published in 1889, Emerson in Concord was written by Edward Waldo Emerson, the son of the renowned essayist and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. This memoir provides an intimate, firsthand account of life in Concord, Massachusetts, during the mid-nineteenth century, offering personal insights into the intellectual milieu of the Transcendentalist circle and the daily habits of its most prominent member. It serves as a vital historical record for scholars interested in the domestic side of the American literary renaissance.

The 2015 edition published by Creative Media Partners is part of a broader initiative to preserve and republish significant works of historical literature. As a facsimile or print-on-demand reproduction of the original nineteenth-century text, this version prioritizes accessibility, ensuring that Edward Waldo Emerson’s biographical contribution remains available to modern students and researchers. The design aesthetic is utilitarian, focusing on maintaining the integrity of the original prose rather than elaborate aesthetic refinement.