Poems

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Poems

by Crocket McElroy

EN·~2 hours·85 chapters

Chapters

85 total

INDEX.

1:50

OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG.

5:46

THE FLAG OF HOBSON’S CHOICE. - A SONG.

3:19

THE OLD SOLDIER.

4:03

WASHINGTON.

2:35

A VOICE FOR FREEDOM.

1:44

THE RECONCENTRADOS.

3:41

THE PRAYER.

3:53

THE CELEBRATION.

1:38

ODE TO ONTARIO.

1:11

Description

A sweeping anthology of verse, this collection gathers poems that celebrate the birth and growth of a nation, the tender moments of everyday life, and the vivid landscapes of the North American continent. The opening sections brim with patriotic fervor, recounting historic voyages, the forging of a flag, and the relentless push of settlement across forests, rivers and plains, all rendered in a measured, rhythmic cadence that recalls 19th‑century ballads. Interwoven are quieter pieces that turn toward love, family, work, and personal reflection, offering snapshots of domestic scenes, heartfelt advice, and modest joys.

The poet’s voice shifts fluidly between grand, sweeping descriptions of rivers, lakes and frontier towns, and intimate, almost conversational sketches of a working girl, a caring doctor, or a child’s simple wonder. Readers will encounter both the awe of a continent in transformation and the gentle humility of everyday moments, all presented in clear, accessible language that invites listeners to linger over each line. The volume serves as both a historical echo and a timeless meditation on the human experience.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (135K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Jul 22, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Crocket McElroy

A Canadian-born American poet with deep ties to Michigan, he wrote verse full of feeling and patriotism and also turned his hand to local history. His surviving books offer a window into the civic pride and literary tastes of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

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