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Verse Memorials

Verse Memorials

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1163772461
ISBN13: 9781163772461
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Verse Memorials is a collection of poems written by Mirabeau Lamar, an American politician and poet who served as the second president of the Republic of Texas. The book was first published in 1857 and contains a total of 25 poems that are dedicated to various individuals who played important roles in the history of Texas.The poems in Verse Memorials are written in a lyrical and romantic style, and they celebrate the lives and accomplishments of the people they honor. Some of the individuals featured in the book include Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas; Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas; and Davy Crockett, the legendary frontiersman and politician.In addition to honoring historical figures, Lamar also includes poems that pay tribute to his personal friends and family members. These poems offer a glimpse into Lamar's personal life and reveal his deep affection for those closest to him.Overall, Verse Memorials is a poignant and beautifully written tribute to the people who helped shape the history of Texas. Lamar's eloquent verse captures the spirit of a bygone era and offers readers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a remarkable poet and politician.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.

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