Project Gutenberg 2005-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 101 Laidlaw, A. H. (Alexander Hamilton) 1869 1908 Laidlaw, Alexander Hamilton Laidlaw, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) c98000347 Soldier Songs and Love Songs Produced by Ted Garvin, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "Soldier Songs and Love Songs" by A. H. Laidlaw is a collection of poetry published in the late 19th century, likely in the 1890s. This anthology blends themes of military valor and romantic affection, juxtaposing the life and emotions of soldiers with the tender interests of love and longing. Drawing from the context of a post-Civil War America, the book reflects on patriotism, heroism, and the bittersweet nature of love amidst the backdrop of war. The collection features a wide array of poems, including tributes to historical figures like General Custer and pieces celebrating the American spirit and feminine grace. Laidlaw's verses capture a diverse range of emotions, from the fervor of battle and camaraderie among soldiers to the poignant heartache of love and loss. Through lively imagery and rhythmic cadences, the poems resonate with the fervor of their respective themes, offering readers both a stirring reflection on bravery as well as a soft exploration of romantic devotion. The alternation between "Soldier Songs" and "Love Songs" presents a rich tapestry of the human experience, creating a compelling contrast that speaks to the complexities of life during the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 110923 2025-07-06T11:29:34.899382 text/html 111667 2020-12-19T08:43:13 text/html 102227 2025-07-06T11:29:42.198285 application/epub+zip 100191 2025-07-06T11:29:38.166298 application/epub+zip 94051 2025-07-06T11:29:36.886313 application/epub+zip 278635 2025-07-06T11:29:44.883301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337418 2025-07-06T11:29:41.284331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303896 2022-09-07T18:45:16.951745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70951 2025-07-06T11:29:34.280322 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70747 2020-12-19T08:43:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70738 2020-12-19T08:43:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20576 2025-07-06T11:29:45.015281 application/rdf+xml 16526 2025-07-06T11:29:37.399304 image/jpeg 4119 2025-07-06T11:29:37.145302 image/jpeg 24995 2020-12-19T08:43:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 29213 2020-12-19T08:43:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 24966 2020-12-19T08:43:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 100069 2025-07-06T11:29:34.907346 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog