Publisher's Synopsis
Gertrude of Wyoming and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell. The book is named after its titular poem, Gertrude of Wyoming, which tells the tragic story of a Native American woman who falls in love with a British soldier during the American Revolutionary War. The poem is known for its vivid descriptions of the American landscape and its portrayal of the conflict between the British and Native Americans.The collection also includes other notable poems by Campbell, such as The Pleasures of Hope, Hohenlinden, and Ye Mariners of England. The Pleasures of Hope is a philosophical poem that explores the themes of hope and despair, while Hohenlinden is a war poem that describes the Battle of Hohenlinden during the Napoleonic Wars. Ye Mariners of England is a patriotic poem that celebrates the bravery of British sailors and their role in defending the country.Overall, Gertrude of Wyoming and Other Poems is a collection of diverse and powerful poems that showcase Campbell's talent for capturing the beauty and tragedy of 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.
