Publisher's Synopsis
Ranch Verses is a collection of poetry written by William Lawrence Chittenden. The book is a celebration of life on the ranch, with poems that capture the beauty of the natural world and the hard work of ranchers. The verses are written in a simple, yet evocative style that brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the ranch. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of life on the ranch, such as the changing seasons, the animals that live there, and the people who work the land. The poems are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that add to the overall charm of the book. Ranch Verses is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, nature, or the ranching way of life.1922. Illustrated. Chittenden, also known as the Poet-Ranchman, writes that the verses in this little volume are offsprings of solitude-born in idle hours on a Texas ranch. His best-known poem, The Cowboys' Christmas Ball is contained in this edition.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.