This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...who gave them the name they now bear. French, Spanish and English settlements have at different times been formed, but the English have ultimately retained possession of the islands. Port Stanley is a thriving town on East Falkland. It has a good harbor, and a population of about 1,500. A SNOW BIRD COMES ABOARD. We had ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...who gave them the name they now bear. French, Spanish and English settlements have at different times been formed, but the English have ultimately retained possession of the islands. Port Stanley is a thriving town on East Falkland. It has a good harbor, and a population of about 1,500. A SNOW BIRD COMES ABOARD. We had pleasant weather after passing the Falkland Islands, and while rounding Cape Horn. While off the Cape a snow-bird came aboard the ship, and served not only to break the monotony of life upon the ship, but was a reminder to us of home, and especially so to Mrs. Gelett, who at the time--forty-five years ago--wrote in her journal of the voyage, the following poem, inscribed to our little feathered visitor: Lines To a Snow Bird. Addressed to a Snow Bird, that came on board the Uncas, February 23d, 1847, latitude about 57 degrees south, longitude 74 degrees west. Welcome, welcome, little stranger! (Welcome to our floating home. 0 'er the ocean wide, a ranger, Longer, now, thou needst not roam. Sure, thy little wings are weary, And thy downy breast is chill; Leave the billows, cold and dreary--In our cabin all is still. Long I've looked on sky and ocean, And thy image glads my eye, Fills me with a strong emotion--Tell me stranger, is home nigh? Oft around my mother's dwelling, When the snow fell light and free, Have I heard thy kindred telling The sweet tale of "Chick-a-dee!" But thou art silent, downy rover, And thou bringest no news to me; Canst thou not forget thy lover And once sing me "Chick-a-dee?" Silent still? Then silent, teach me Not to murmur or repine. He who in thy wanderings watched thee, Still will have an eye on mine. Should He please, once more we'll wander Where our feet were used to stray, Gaze once more on ho...
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