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. 1894 Excerpt: ...Or wear a Preacher's or a Teacher's gown; For all three in my dreams since rose the sun, Have sought to make me their adopted one, Destined to run the race that each has run; But my Ambition's leaves no more are green, In one brief month my age will be FIFTEEN. I've seen the world, and by the world been seen, And now ...
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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. 1894 Excerpt: ...Or wear a Preacher's or a Teacher's gown; For all three in my dreams since rose the sun, Have sought to make me their adopted one, Destined to run the race that each has run; But my Ambition's leaves no more are green, In one brief month my age will be FIFTEEN. I've seen the world, and by the world been seen, And now am speeding fast upon the way To the calm, quiet evening of my day; There but remains one promise to fulfil, I bow myself obedient to its will, And am prepared to settle down in life By wooing--winr ing--wedding A Rich Wii E. ADDITIONAL POEMS. MIS shop is a grocer's--a snug, genteel place, Near the corner of Oak Street and Pearl; He can dress, dance, and bow to the ladies with grace, And ties his cravat with a curl. He's asked to all parties--north, south, east, and west, That take place between Chatham and Cherry; And when he's been absent, full oft has the "best Society " ceased to be merry. And nothing has darkened a sky so serene, Nor disordered his beauship's Elysium, Till this season among our ilite there has been What is called by the clergy " a schism." 'Tis all about eating and drinking--one set Gives sponge-cake, a few " kisses " or so, And is cooled after dancing with classic sherbet, "Sublimed" (see Lord Byron) "with snow." Another insists upon punch and perdrix, Lobster-salad, champagne, and, by way Of a novelty only, those pearls of our sea, Stewed oysters from Lynn-Haven Bay. Miss Flounce, the young milliner, blue-eyed and bright, In the front parlor over her shop, "Entertains," as the phrase is, a party to-night, Upon peanuts and ginger-pop. And Miss Fleece, who's a hosier, and not quite as young, But is wealthier far than Miss Flounce, She "entertains" also t...
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Add this copy of The Political Writings of Fitz-Greene Halleck, With to cart. $49.08, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Wentworth Press.
Add this copy of The Political Writings of Fitz-Greene Halleck, With to cart. $67.55, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Palala Press.