The Women's Congress and Other Poems.
Heathcote, Martin
Baltimore Maryland: The Baltimore Publishing Co. (Successors to John B. Piet & Co.), 1884. F 359 pages; (From the author's Preface): "...'The Women's Congress' (subtitled 'Or, Old Maids and Bachelors') the longest piece in the book, (522 stanzas) was written but a few months before the publication of this volume; consequently it has not had that careful revision that any poem, before publication, should have. Concerning this poem, opinions may vary..."; with various topics for the poetical musings of the author, some humorous, others serious, biographical, patriotic: on American Indians, Gettysburg, immigration, "Brandy's Lamentations on the Death of Frisk, A Favorite Dog of Rev. J.A. Ramsay's" and many more; publisher's light brown cloth covered boards, gilt and black decorative cover & spine titles; some edge, tips wear & rubbing to binding; good condition. Good H (Item ID: 12080)
$125.00
