Publisher's Synopsis
Airs of Palestine and Other Poems is a collection of poetry by John Pierpont, an American poet and abolitionist. The book includes a series of poems that are inspired by Pierpont's travels to Palestine, where he visited many of the biblical sites and landmarks. These poems are filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, as well as reflections on the history and significance of the places he visited.In addition to the Palestine poems, the book also contains a number of other works, including love poems, political poems, and poems on various other themes. Many of these poems reflect Pierpont's strong moral convictions, as well as his commitment to social justice and the abolition of slavery.Overall, Airs of Palestine and Other Poems is a rich and varied collection of poetry that showcases Pierpont's talents as a writer and his deep engagement with the world around him. Whether exploring the landscapes of Palestine or commenting on the pressing issues of his day, Pierpont's poetry is marked by its clarity, its passion, and its enduring relevance.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.
