Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown With a Chapter on Historic Morristown

A lovingly compiled tribute to the literary and intellectual life of a small New Jersey town, this volume gathers the names and works of the poets, novelists, historians, scientists and public speakers whose talents have graced Morristown’s streets. The author weaves together a modest preface, a heartfelt dedication to the city’s “men and women” who scattered “pearls of beauty and wisdom,” and a concise poem that captures the town’s historic atmosphere.

Beyond the prose, the book offers an illustrated tour of Morristown’s landmarks—old churches, the Arnold Tavern, the Fort Nonsense plan, and the bustling Speedwell Iron Works—each paired with sketches and engravings that bring the past to life. Readers will find a thorough roster of contributors, from celebrated poets like Francis Bret Harte to pioneering scientists such as Samuel Morse, all presented with meticulous attention to accuracy. It serves both as a reference for scholars and a nostalgic portrait for anyone curious about the town’s rich cultural heritage.