Snowbound: A Winter Idyl is a book written by the American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier. It was first published in 1866 and is considered one of his most famous works. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of a family who are snowed in during a blizzard in rural New England. The family members are forced to spend several days together in close quarters which provides an opportunity for them to reflect on their lives and relationships. The book is written in a simple and direct style with vivid descriptions of the winter landscape and the family s experiences. It is a celebration of family community and the beauty of nature and has become a beloved classic of American literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world s literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.