02415cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000026001122450040001382640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000086003645000031004505080044004815201415005255340045019406530036019856530038020218560042020596062UtSlPG20260610133147.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHay, John,d1838-190510aPike County Ballads and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pike_County_Ballads  aRelease date is 2004-07-01  aProduced by Les Bowler and David Widger  a"Pike County Ballads and Other Poems" by John Hay is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century that vividly captures the spirit and culture of rural America, particularly in the Midwest. The work showcases a diverse array of poetic styles, weaving together narratives that celebrate both the rugged lives of its characters and the broader themes of humanity, love, and struggle. Set against the backdrop of American history, the poems reflect a deep connection to the land and its people, drawing upon folk traditions and personal experiences.  The opening of the collection introduces readers to a variety of stories and characters, beginning with the tale of Jim Bludso, an engineer on the "Prairie Belle," who heroically sacrifices himself to save others from a burning steamboat. This is followed by the touching story of "Little Breeches," a father’s expression of love and faith when he finds his child miraculously safe after a terrifying loss. Other narratives, like "Banty Tim," highlight themes of loyalty and courage, especially in the context of race and the Civil War, demonstrating Hay's engagement with complex social issues of his time. Through these early poems, Hay paints a vibrant picture of a frontier life filled with rich characters, moral dilemmas, and poignant relationships, setting the tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry -- 19th century  aBallads, English -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6062