Grandmother's Story Of Bunker Hill Battle

And Other Verse And Prose (1891)

von Oliver Wendell Holmes

202 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill Battle: And Other Verse and Prose"" is a collection of works by Oliver Wendell Holmes, published in 1891. The book is a tribute to the author's grandmother, who lived through the American Revolution and shared her experiences with him. The titular story is a fictionalized account of her memories of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which she witnessed as a child. In addition to this story, the book includes a variety of poems and essays by Holmes. Many of the works explore themes of patriotism, history, and family. The collection also features several pieces that reflect on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. Overall, ""Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill Battle: And Other Verse and Prose"" is a poignant and reflective work that offers a unique perspective on American history and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781120288370
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC