“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts” (Rachel Carson). Born in 1819 and dying in 1892, Walt Whitman’s life spanned much of the ever-changing socio-cultural climate of the 19th century. Witnessing the soar of Industrialism in America and, perhaps more impactful, the … Continue reading The Decay of Walt Whitman’s World: A Photo Essay