| Author |
Hall, Sharlot Mabridth, 1870-1943 |
| LoC No. |
10030741
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| Title |
Cactus and pine: Songs of the Southwest
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| Original Publication |
United States: Sherman, French & Company,1910,pubdate 1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Cactus and Pine: Songs of the Southwest" by Sharlot Mabridth Hall is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of the Southwestern United States, celebrating its landscapes, history, and the spirit of its people through vivid imagery and lyrical expression. The themes range from natural beauty to human experiences, often featuring various characters, including cowboys, settlers, and the embodiment of nature itself. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the majestic landscape of the Southwest, with verses that reflect on its grandeur and history. Hall writes of the West's first connection with humanity, emphasizing its allure that draws eager souls seeking adventure and freedom. The poems serve as a homage to the trials and triumphs of those who traversed its vast terrains, illustrating the struggles and hopes of pioneers through powerful metaphors and emotive language. The reader is transported to a place where the spirit of the land intertwines with the stories of its inhabitants, establishing a deep bond between nature and humanity from the very start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Southwestern States -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69555 |
| Release Date |
Dec 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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