02398cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500790014526400510022430000470027533600260032233700260034833800360037450000310041050801900044152012400063153400700187165300360194185600760197785600430205369969UtSlPG20260610134622.0mcr n260607r20231920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLindsay, Vachel,d1879-193114aThe golden whales of California, and other rhymes in the American language 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-02-07  aD A Alexander, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The Golden Whales of California and Other Rhymes in the American Language" by Vachel Lindsay is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work celebrates the beauty and richness of California, as well as various aspects of American culture and history, using vivid imagery and rhythmic language. The poems traverse themes of nature, nostalgia, and spirituality, often infused with a rhythm and cadence reminiscent of American folk traditions.  At the start of this collection, the reader encounters an invocation of California's landscape, where the poet describes the vibrant colors of the environment and the wildness of its creatures. In particular, the titular poem emphasizes the glorified image of "golden whales" that embody the spirit of California, intertwining elements of folklore with commentary on human aspirations and materialism. The opening sets a whimsical yet contemplative tone, offering glimpses of the poet's reflections on nature and societal values through playful rhymes and imaginative scenes. Vachel Lindsay's unique voice beckons readers to explore not only the visual splendor of the Golden State but also its deeper emotional resonances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The Macmillan Company, 1920  aAmerican poetry -- 20th century4 uhttps://archive.org/details/goldenwhalesofca00linduoft/page/18/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69969