Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

"A bibliography of poetry composed in what is now the United States of America and printed in the form of books or pamphlets before 1821"--Provided by publisher.

This collection of pamphlets by Robert Samuel Rantoul includes valuable historical and biographical information on a variety of subjects, including the American Civil War, the abolitionist movement, and the early days of the United States. With detailed research and lively prose, Rantoul's works are a must-read for any history buff. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.