Mountain Idylls, And Other Poems

Mountain Idylls, and Other Poems

by Alfred Castner King

This book is a collection of poems written by Alfred Castner King, a man who lost his sight in a mining accident. Despite his blindness, King continued to write poetry, and his work is full of hope and inspiration. The poems in this book explore themes of nature, love, loss, and faith.

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