02181cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000041001122450097001532640051002503000047003013360026003483370026003743380036004005000031004365080044004675201228005115340045017396530036017848560042018209990017018629585UtSlPG20260610133233.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhittier, John Greenleaf,d1807-189210aAt Sundown, and other poems :bPart 5 from Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-12-01 aThis eBook was produced by David Widger a"At Sundown, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The book showcases Whittier's reflections on nature, human experience, and significant historical themes, often infused with a sense of spirituality and reverence for life. Through a selection of poems, Whittier explores poignant topics such as love, loss, faith, and remembrance, revealing the deep connections between individuals and their surroundings. This collection presents a diverse array of poems that encompass personal meditations, social commentary, and celebrated historical figures. In "The Vow of Washington," Whittier honors George Washington's leadership and vision for unity, while "The Captain's Well" tells the touching story of a shipwrecked sailor's promise to build a well for weary travelers. Additionally, Whittier pays tribute to contemporaries like Oliver Wendell Holmes and James Russell Lowell, reflecting on their impacts on literature and society. Ultimately, the poems encompass a timeless sense of longing and celebration for life's transience and beauty, inviting readers to contemplate their own experiences and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aAmerican poetry -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9585 c51278d51278