The boy's book of battle-lyrics : a collection of verses illustrating some…
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"The Boy’s Book of Battle-Lyrics" by Thos. Dunn English is a collection of verses written in the late 19th century, focusing on significant battles and historical events in the history of the United States from the colonial era up to the outbreak of the sectional war. The text aims to present metrical narratives that highlight the courage and patriotism of those involved in these conflicts, making it an engaging blend of poetry
and history. The opening of the collection introduces the author and provides context for the work, outlining his intentions to immortalize notable events through lyrical storytelling. Themes of bravery and loss are prevalent, as demonstrated in accounts from battles such as De Soto's expedition, Bacon's Rebellion, and the Siege of Trenton. The author emphasizes both the valor of the soldiers and the harrowing experiences of those affected by the wars, setting a dramatic tone that underpins the entire collection. The groundwork laid in these verses establishes a sense of reverence for the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike throughout American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | English, Thomas Dunn, 1819-1902 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12032092 |
| Title | The boy's book of battle-lyrics : a collection of verses illustrating some notable events in the history of the United States of America, from the colonial period to the outbreak of the sectional war |
| Original Publication | United States: Harper & Brothers, 1885. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70415 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70415-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 405 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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