02328cam a22003373u 4500 67152 UtSlPG 20260610134541.0 m cr n 260607r20221886utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16025128 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Raymond, George Lansing, 1839-1929 Ballads and Other Poems : Fourth Edition, Revised Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-13 K Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ballads and Other Poems" by George Lansing Raymond is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work features ballads that capture the spirit and events leading to the American War for Independence, showcasing a blend of historical narrative and poetic expression. The opening portion of the collection focuses on the theme of rebellion against British authority, prominently featuring the imposition of the Stamp Act and the colonial response to this taxation without representation. Through a series of poems, Raymond vividly recounts the events surrounding the first break with the British, illustrating both the fervent desires for freedom among the colonists and the emerging unity in their resistance. Characters such as Benjamin Franklin and James Otis are invoked, emphasizing the grassroots movement that fueled the revolution. The energetic tone and compelling historical details invite readers into the emotional landscape of a nation on the brink of independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons; The Knickerbocker Press, 1886 American poetry -- 19th century United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Poetry http://www.archive.org/stream/4edballadsotherp00raymuoft#page/n4/mode/1up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67152 107974 107974