Acadian Ballads And De Soto's Last Dream

By Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton

Book Overview

Acadian Ballads And De Soto�������s Last Dream is a collection of poems by Arthur Wentworth Eaton. The book includes a series of ballads that tell the story of the Acadian people, who were expelled from their homeland by the British in the mid-18th century. The poems capture the pain and suffering of the Acadian people as they were forced to leave their homes and families behind.In addition to the ballads, the book also includes a long poem titled ""De Soto�������s Last Dream."" This poem tells the story of the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his ill-fated expedition to the New World in the 16th century. The poem is a vivid and powerful account of de Soto's journey and the hardships he and his men faced along the way.Overall, Acadian Ballads And De Soto�������s Last Dream is a beautifully written collection of poems that captures the spirit of two very different cultures and the struggles they faced. Eaton's use of language and imagery is masterful, and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Acadian people and the early explorers of the New World.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163707805
• ISBN13: 9781163707807
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"