Publisher's Synopsis
Battle of Niagara: A Poem Without Notes; And Goldau: Or The Maniac Harper is a two-part book written by John Neal in 1818. The first part of the book, Battle of Niagara, is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the Battle of Niagara during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The poem describes the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath. The second part of the book, Goldau: Or The Maniac Harper, is a short story that tells the tale of a young man named Goldau who becomes a harper after losing his family in a tragic accident. Goldau's obsession with his harp leads him to become a maniac and he is eventually committed to a mental institution. The story explores themes of grief, obsession, and mental illness. Overall, Battle of Niagara: A Poem Without Notes; And Goldau: Or The Maniac Harper is a unique combination of poetry and prose that provides a glimpse into the historical events of the War of 1812 and explores the human psyche in a time of tragedy.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.
