02249cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500210015926400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036650800900039752012230048753400450171065300390175565300260179470000310182085600430185199900170189445240UtSlPG20260610134034.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a10023658  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHanson, Joseph Mills,d1876-10aFrontier Ballads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-28  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by The Internet Archive  a"Frontier Ballads" by Joseph Mills Hanson is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This book explores themes related to the American frontier, capturing the spirit of the people, their struggles, and the evolving landscape during a time of westward expansion. It reflects on the experiences and emotions of those who lived in a period marked by exploration, conflict, and the forging of a new identity.  The poems in "Frontier Ballads" range from narratives of soldiers and pioneers to reflections on the beauty of the landscape and the hardships faced by settlers. Through characters like brave women defending their homes, soldiers patrolling the frontier, and the valiant actions of figures such as Jesus Garcia, the collection illustrates the resilience and courage required to navigate the challenges of frontier life. Rich in imagery and steeped in historical context, Hanson’s work provides poignant insights into the lives of those who sought to carve out a place for themselves amidst both nature’s grandeur and the tumult of human conflict. Each ballad captivates with a blend of nostalgia and celebration for the rugged pioneering spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolk songs, English -- West (U.S.)  aWest (U.S.) -- Poetry1 aDixon, Maynard,d1875-194640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45240  c86079d86079