Poems of American History is a collection of poems written by Burton Egbert Stevenson that chronicles the history of the United States of America. The book is divided into sections that cover different periods of American history from the discovery of the New World to the 20th century.The poems are written in a variety of styles from ballads to sonnets and cover a wide range of topics including the American Revolution the Civil War and the struggles of early settlers. The book also includes poems about famous figures in American history such as George Washington Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.Stevenson's writing is vivid and engaging bringing to life the events and people that have shaped the nation. His poems capture the spirit of America celebrating its triumphs and acknowledging its failures.Overall Poems of American History is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and literature. It offers a unique perspective on the nation's past told through the artistry of one of its most talented poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.