Oldport days 1873

"Oldport Days" is the title of a book by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, published in 1873 by James R. Osgood and Company in Boston. The book is a collection of essays about Newport, Rhode Island. The image shows the title page of the book, which features a faded photograph of an unknown subject. The photograph is likely meant to evoke the sense of history and nostalgia that is central to the book. The title page is a testament to the popularity of essays in the 19th century, as well as a fascinating look at the style of design that was prevalent during the time.