“ Her productions throughout are marked by elevated spirit and thoughtfulness. She is interested in all philanthropic work, and she gives much time, labor and money for benevolent interests. Her circle of readers is a large one and is constantly growing. ”

“ She began to publish sketches and stories in her thirteenth year, and her literary work in Andover was mingled with charitable, temperance and general reform work. In 1876 she delivered a course of lectures in the Boston University. ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS WARD. Her published works are: "Ellen's Idol" (1864) ; "Up Hill" (1865) ; "The Tiny Series" (4 volumes, 1866 to 1869) ; "The Gypsy Series" (4 volumes, 1866 to 1869) ; "Mercy Gliddon's Work" (1866) ; "I Don't Know How" (1867) ; "The Gates Ajar," twenty editions in the first year (1868) ; "Men, Women and Ghosts" (1869) ”