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POEMS - BY S.G. GOODRICH - NEW-YORK: - G.P. PUTNAM, 155 BROADWAY - 1851.
Birth-night of the Humming Birds
The Departure of the Fairies - I.
The Fairies' Search - VII.
The Fairy Dance
Indians' discovery of the Humming Birds
Lake Superior
Lake Superior
The Leaf
The collection opens with a sweeping meditation on ancient forests and the restless pulse of time, setting a tone that blends reverent nature‑writing with a lyrical sense of wonder. Its verses move from the hush of grave‑silenced oaks to the thundering crash of cliffs, each line echoing the vast, ever‑changing landscape of the world and the fleeting lives that wander within it.
Interwoven among these meditations are playful fairy tales that flutter from emerald isles to Caribbean groves, where mischievous sprites spin pranks beneath moonlit dew. The poems shift effortlessly from the bright sparkle of hummingbirds to the solemn solemnity of a burial at sea, offering a kaleidoscope of moods. Accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, each piece invites listeners to linger on vivid images while the rhythm of the verse carries them through moments of joy, grief, and quiet contemplation. This varied tapestry makes for an engaging listening experience that rewards both the imagination and the heart.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (104K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by Internet Archive Children's Library and University of Florida.
Release date
2004-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1793–1860
Best known as "Peter Parley," he helped shape early American children's reading with lively books that made history, geography, and everyday knowledge feel approachable. He was also a publisher and editor whose work reached a huge 19th-century audience.
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