Post Fourteen
We left the next day for Chester, such an ancient town – I remember its ancient
wall – one of the two towns in England which have their Roman walls.
Echoes of an Old World
An English Spirit in New England
Discover the timeless poetry of Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter, where nature, love, and loss converge in a beautiful reflection of her Victorian heritage and New England life.
About The Author
Elizabeth S. Hunter
Elizabeth S. Hunter (1892–1986) was born in Lancashire and emigrated to upstate New York at age twelve. A lifelong teacher and community advocate in Proctor, Vermont, she balanced her passion for poetry with raising three children and tending her celebrated gardens. Over four decades, Hunter’s verse wove her English heritage into the fabric of New England life. This selected edition has been lovingly curated and introduced by her grandson, David Kennedy.
About The Book
Echoes of an Old World:
An English Spirit in New England
Book Type:
Fiction
No of Pages:
162
Language:
English
Dimension:
162 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
“Echoes of an Old World: An English Spirit in New England” is a collection of poems by Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter, edited by her grandson, David Hunter Kennedy.
Memoirs of a Life Remembered
Stories that time cannot fade.
Step into a life shaped by courage and change — where every memory keeps the past alive.
Post Thirteen
How we loved London with its ancient walks, churches, and buildings, and its garden and parks. We stayed at the Park Lane Hotel, which is just across Park.
Post Twelve
We spent two months in Europe and saw all the famous buildings around Paris and the Loire Valley- so ancient and historic. My favorite was the Chenonceau Chateau, built over the water, but the most stupendous.
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The English Influence on Elizabeth Hunter’s Poetry
Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter’s English heritage played an important role in her poetry. In the quiet town of Proctor, Vermont, the legacy of one poet continues.
The Role of Nature in Elizabeth Hunter’s Poetry
A Garden of Memories: The Role of Nature in Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter’s poems. In a world where the constant hum of modern life often drums.
Personal Memoirs of (Sarah) Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter
I must have been a fairly healthy and happy baby for I remember my parents telling me
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Discover the timeless beauty of Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter’s poetry as readers share their heartfelt reflections on her profound work and emotional depth.
A beautifully heartfelt collection of poems that captures the essence of a bygone era, filled with love, nature, and deep emotion. Elizabeth's words resonate deeply with the human experience.
David Hunter Kennedy has done a wonderful job bringing his grandmother's poetry to life. The collection is moving and beautifully written, with themes that are timeless and relatable.
A touching and powerful compilation. Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter's poems paint vivid pictures of her life and the emotions she carried. It's a poignant reminder of the power of poetry.
A magnificent tribute to a talented poet. Elizabeth's words, as preserved by David Hunter Kennedy, speak across generations and offer a glimpse into the beauty of a past era with timeless themes.
