Mary Wilder Tileston

Mary Wilder Tileston (née Foote; 1843–1934) was an American author and anthologist. In 1884, she published a collection of selections in prose and verse with accompanying texts of scripture intended for daily reading called Daily Strength for Daily Needs. The book attained a sale of over 250,000 copies by 1910 and was regarded in its day by many as the best of its kind. A companion book called Joy and Strength for the Pilgrims Day was almost as popular. As editor of books of selections for children, Tileston was equally proficient. This included The Child's Harvest of Verse, an collection of verse for children between 6 and 13, which was a new edition of Sugar and Spice and All That's Nice. Tileston's compilation of hymns of comfort for adults, originally called Sursum Corda, was brought out later under the title of Stronghold of Hope. Three works were associated with family members and these included: Memorials of Mary Wilder White, Caleb and Mary Wilder Foote: Reminiscences and Letters, and Amelia Peabody Tileston and Her Canteens for the Serbs.