Poems of American Patriotism

Poems of American Patriotism is a collection of poetry edited by Brander Matthews. The book features works by various American poets such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, among others. The poems in this collection celebrate American patriotism, highlighting the country's values, history, and people. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of American patriotism, such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the American flag. The collection is a tribute to the spirit of America and its people, showcasing the country's rich literary heritage and its enduring commitment to freedom, justice, and democracy. Whether you are a poetry lover or a proud American, this book is a must-read.1914. An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time. It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order. The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.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.