The Coming of the Mammoth

<p>The Coming of the Mammoth: The Funeral of Time is an epic poem by Henry Beck Hirst originally published in 1845. This ambitious work blends natural history with allegorical themes presenting a vivid account of the mammoth's arrival and its symbolic role in the grand sweep of time.</p> <p>Hirst's poem explores themes of creation destruction and the cyclical nature of existence through the lens of a bygone era. The mammoth a creature of immense power and mystery serves as a focal point for contemplating the transience of life and the enduring forces of nature. Readers will appreciate the poem's rich imagery evocative language and its unique perspective on the intersection of the natural world and human understanding. This edition offers a glimpse into the literary landscape of 19th-century America showcasing Hirst's contribution to the era's poetic tradition.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>