Ballads of Bravery by George M. Baker
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"Ballads of Bravery" by George M. Baker is a collection of poems that celebrates heroism and valor, likely written during the late 19th century. This anthology gathers a range of ballads that evoke themes of courage, sacrifice, and noble deeds, reflecting on both historical and fictional accounts of bravery. The book encapsulates various tales, from lovers’ courage to acts of valor in battle, providing readers with a glimpse into the spirit of
gallant heroes. The content of "Ballads of Bravery" features a mix of narratives and lyrical echoes of heroism across different contexts. Each ballad presents a unique story; for instance, "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight" tells the tale of a young woman whose love drives her to brave a dangerous situation to save her condemned lover. Other ballads recount famous battles or heroic acts, such as the bravery displayed at Bunker Hill and the loyalty of a sailor during a shipwreck. Through vivid imagery and emotional storytelling, the poems engage readers with the stirring essence of courage that defines both personal and collective struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890 |
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| Title | Ballads of Bravery |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53148 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53148-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 688 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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