3Friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Julia Dorr was an accomplished poet and philanthropist whose legacy still shines brightly in her hometown of Rutland, Vermont. Every time a child wanders the stacks and discovers a love for reading at the Rutland Free Library, we have Julia to thank as the founder. In true Dorr fashion of collaborative community spirit, we bring you this collection showcasing her timeless world full of beauty, meaning, and wonder.