Poems of American History, The Colonial Era
by Various
'Poems of American History, The Colonial Era' Summary
Beginning with Leif Erikson's voyage to North America in the 11th century, this volume of poems follows the course of American history through the colonial era. It includes accounts of the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth, the lives of Pocahontas and Anne Hutchinson, the struggles of the Quakers, and the horrors of the Salem Witch Trials. The poems draw on a variety of sources, including firsthand accounts, historical documents, and oral traditions. Collectively, they offer a vivid and moving portrait of a tumultuous period in American history.Book Details
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