Publisher's Synopsis
Historical and Descriptive Poems is a collection of poetry written by Joshua Lax and published in 1884. The book contains a variety of poems that explore historical events and people, as well as descriptions of various landscapes and natural settings. The poems are written in a traditional style, with rhyme and meter, and are intended to be both entertaining and educational. Some of the historical events and people covered in the book include the French Revolution, the Battle of Waterloo, and Napoleon Bonaparte. The descriptive poems cover a range of settings, including forests, mountains, and oceans. Overall, Historical and Descriptive Poems is a fascinating look at history and nature through the lens of poetry, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy both subjects.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.
