American Poems, 1879 (Antique Book, HB)

American Poems: Vintage 1879 Collection

This light brown hardback edition of American Poems offers a valuable collection of classic verse. Houghton, Osgood and Co. published this volume in 1879. It brings together works from six celebrated American poets. These include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and John Greenleaf Whittier. William Cullen Bryant and Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. also feature. James Russell Lowell and Ralph Waldo Emerson complete the selection. The book contains 455 pages. Each section features a single poet’s work. A biographical sketch precedes their poems, providing context for the reader. This pre-owned book holds significant historical value.

Featured Poets and Their Works

This collection showcases the enduring voices of 19th-century American poetry. Here are some of the notable works you will find inside:

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:
  • “Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie”
  • “The Courtship of Miles Standish”
  • “The Building of the Ship”
• John Greenleaf Whittier:
  • “Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl”
  • “Mabel Martin”
  • “Cobbler Keezar’s Vision”
  • “Barclay of Ury”
  • “The Two Rabbis”
  • “The Gift of Tritemius”
  • “The Brother of Mercy”
  • “The Prophecy of Samuel Sewall”
  • “Maud Muller”
• William Cullen Bryant:
  • “Sella”
  • “The Little People of the Snow”
• Oliver Wendell Holmes:
  • “Grandmother’s Story”
  • “The School-Boy”
• James Russell Lowell:
  • “The Vision of Sir Launfal”
  • “Under the Willows”
  • “Under the Old Elm”
  • “Agassiz”
• Ralph Waldo Emerson:
  • “The Adirondacs”
  • “The Titmouse”
  • “Monadnock”

The book also includes an appendix, “In the Laboratory with Agassiz.”

Condition of This Vintage Book

This pre-owned book is in fair-minus condition. For instance, pages 75–78 are disconnected and torn. There is a three-inch tear on the spine. The cover at the spine is a bit loose. It shows normal tanning for a book of its age, specifically 146 years old. Some cover and page smudges are present. Despite these issues, it remains a solid reading copy. Its age gives it character and a connection to the past.

A Piece of Literary History

This collection showcases the enduring voices of American poetry from the 19th century. It offers a direct link to the literary landscape of 1879. Owning this book means holding a tangible piece of America’s rich poetic heritage.

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Authors: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, William Cullen Bryant, Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., James Russell Lowell, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Publisher: Houghton, Osgood and Co.
Year: 1879
Condition: Pre-owned, fair for a 146-year-old book, pp. 75–78 disconnected/torn, 3″ tear on spine, cover a bit loose from spine, normal tanning for age, some cover and page smudges, otherwise a solid reading copy