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270:(1881), which was favorably received because of its style and wealth of information on art and history. As an essayist, she evinced especial adaptation, having been called to read her articles throughout Massachusetts. Notably amongst the elaborate essays that Crane read before literary associations may be mentioned, "Cordova under the Moors in the Tenth Century" and "The History of Music from the early Egyptian down to the present time", which she illustrated with her voice, giving interpretations of native songs as heard by her in her extensive travels in Europe and the Orient.
178:; July 30, 1851 – January 31, 1902) was an American educator, musical composer, and author. Her benevolent work included that of the church, the educational institutions of Massachusetts, the general theological library, and the prisons and reformatory schools of the state. She was prominent in musical and social circles and in various patriotic and other organizations, and contributed liberally for the advancement of many worthy objects. Crane was the author of a volume entitled,
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352:, class of 1845. Dr. Crane had been a missionary in Turkey for some years in his early manhood, and later, pastor of various Presbyterian churches. Before marriage, Mrs. Crane had made a brief trip to Europe. After that event, she accompanied her husband in an extended foreign tour, travelling in the
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