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Poems of American History

by Burton Egbert Stevenson (1872–1962)

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  • 145 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"Poems of American History" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a collection of poetry that reflects on significant moments in American history, compiled and edited in the early 20th century. The anthology gathers poems from various authors that address historical events, cultural milestones, and the overarching narrative of American identity. Covering a wide timeline, this collection is likely to resonate with readers interested in both poetry and history. At the start of this volume, the reader is introduced to themes of discovery and exploration as reflected through poetry. The opening selections recount the story of the Norsemen who reached the shores of America long before Columbus, blending historical accounts with poetic renditions of their journeys. These early poems set the stage for the collection, showcasing the blending of history and literature to evoke the spirit and struggles of those who shaped America, thereby establishing a foundation upon which the rest of the anthology is built.

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Part I

THE COLONIAL PERIOD

AMERICA, Arthur Cleveland Coxe 2

CHAPTER I

The Discovery of America

CHAPTER II

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Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. Introduction
  3. Part I
  4. Part II
  5. Part III
  6. Part IV
  7. Part V
  8. Part I
  9. Part I
  10. Chapter I
  11. Chapter II
  12. Chapter III
  13. Chapter IV
  14. Chapter V
  15. Chapter VI
  16. Chapter I
  17. Chapter II
  18. Chapter III
  19. Chapter IV
  20. Chapter V
  21. Chapter VI
  22. Chapter VII
  23. Chapter I: [August 27, 1587]
  24. Chapter II: [August 15, 1590]
  25. Chapter I
  26. Chapter II
  27. Chapter III
  28. Chapter IV
  29. Chapter I
  30. Chapter II
  31. Chapter I
  32. Chapter II
  33. Chapter III
  34. Prologue
  35. Chapter I
  36. Chapter II
  37. Chapter III
  38. Part II
  39. Part II
  40. Chapter I
  41. Chapter II
  42. Chapter III
  43. Chapter IV
  44. Chapter V
  45. Chapter I
  46. Chapter II
  47. Chapter III
  48. Chapter I
  49. Chapter II
  50. Chapter III
  51. Chapter IV
  52. Chapter V
  53. Part III
  54. Part III
  55. Chapter I
  56. Chapter II
  57. Chapter III
  58. Chapter IV
  59. Chapter V
  60. Chapter VI
  61. Chapter VII
  62. Chapter VIII
  63. Chapter IX
  64. Chapter I
  65. Chapter II
  66. Chapter III
  67. Chapter IV
  68. Chapter V
  69. Chapter VI
  70. Chapter VII
  71. Chapter VIII
  72. Chapter IX
  73. Chapter I
  74. Chapter II
  75. Chapter III
  76. Chapter IV
  77. Chapter V
  78. Chapter VI
  79. Chapter VII
  80. Chapter VIII
  81. Chapter IX
  82. Chapter X
  83. Chapter XI
  84. Chapter XII
  85. Part IV
  86. Part IV
  87. Chapter I
  88. Chapter II
  89. Chapter III
  90. Chapter IV
  91. Chapter V
  92. Chapter VI
  93. Chapter VII
  94. Chapter VIII
  95. Chapter I
  96. Chapter II
  97. Chapter III
  98. Chapter IV
  99. Chapter II
  100. Chapter IV
  101. Chapter V
  102. Chapter VI
  103. Chapter VII
  104. Chapter VIII
  105. Chapter IV
  106. Chapter I
  107. Chapter II
  108. Chapter III
  109. Chapter IV
  110. Chapter V
  111. Chapter VI
  112. Chapter VII
  113. Chapter VIII
  114. Chapter IX
  115. Chapter X
  116. Chapter XI
  117. Chapter XII
  118. Part V
  119. Part V
  120. Chapter VI
  121. Chapter II
  122. Chapter III
  123. Chapter IV
  124. Chapter I
  125. Chapter II
  126. Chapter I
  127. Chapter II
  128. Chapter III
  129. Chapter V
  130. Chapter I
  131. Chapter II
  132. Chapter III
  133. Chapter I
  134. Chapter II
  135. Chapter III
  136. Chapter IV
  137. Chapter V
  138. Chapter VI
  139. Chapter VII
  140. Chapter VIII
  141. Chapter IX
  142. Chapter I
  143. Chapter II
  144. Chapter III
  145. Chapter IV
  146. Chapter I
  147. Chapter II
  148. Chapter III
  149. Chapter IV
  150. Chapter V

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This free edition of Poems of American History by Burton Egbert Stevenson comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #47476, released 2014-11-27. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Poetry, American Literature, History - American.

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