Salt’s essays on Herman Melville were written at a time when Melville’s reputation had fallen into decline. However, Salt recognized the importance of Melville’s work and saw in it a powerful critique of the dominant social and economic forces of his time. Salt’s essays helped to revitalize interest in Melville and played an role in establishing him as a major figure in American literature.
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Shelley, Thoreau, Jefferies, Thomson and Melville
Salt championed animal rights, vegetarianism and socialism
A guide for researchers on where Salt collections are available
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Henry Salt wrote nearly 40 books
Henry Salt also edited nearly 20 books
Two biographical studies of Salt have been published to date
A selection of books featuring Henry and Kate Salt
170 essays and articles by Henry Salt
Over 40 verses, mostly from vegetarian and socialist journals
Salt’s letters to newspaper and journal editors
A collection of writings on Salt and the Humanitarian League
Newspaper and journal articles on Salt’s death
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