Publisher's Synopsis
A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves is a book written by James Barron Hope, a renowned poet and author from Virginia. The book is a collection of poems that celebrates the history, culture, and natural beauty of Virginia. The title of the book is inspired by the bay leaf, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient times. The poems in the book are divided into four sections: Virginia, Love and Life, War and Peace, and In Memoriam. Each section contains poems that reflect the author's deep love for Virginia and its people, as well as his thoughts on life, death, and the human condition. The book is a tribute to the state of Virginia and its rich heritage, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, history, or the beauty of the American South.We Sat Beneath Tall Waving Trees That Flung Their Heavy Shadows O'er The Dewy Grass. Over The Waters, Breaking At Our Feet, Quivered The Moon, And Lighted Solemnly The Scene Before Us.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.
