This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 30020904
Title:
The Emigrant
or Reflections While Descending the Ohio
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Katherine Ward, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from scans of public domain works at the
University of Michigan's Making of America collection.)
Summary: "The Emigrant" by Frederick W. Thomas is a poem written in the early 19th century, likely reflecting themes of migration and nostalgia. The work captures the emotional journey of a traveler descending the Ohio River toward the American West, portraying sentiments of hope, loss, and the search for belonging. The poem is structured in a series of lyrical stanzas that evoke a rich tapestry of the author's reflections during this pivotal time. In this eloquent poem, the speaker reflects on his feelings of melancholy as he embarks on a journey into the unknown, leaving behind a cherished love and memories of his childhood. He weaves a narrative that balances personal sorrow with a broader commentary on the experience of pioneers and the interactions between settlers and Native Americans. The poem intertwines romantic longing with historical moments, capturing the complexities of human emotions alongside the relentless flow of the river, which symbolizes both opportunity and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, the author reflects on the duality of hope and despair faced by those who venture westward in search of a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Thomas, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1806-1866
EBook No.: 29606
Published: Aug 4, 2009
Downloads: 256
Language: English
Subject: Ohio River -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 30020904
Title:
The Emigrant
or Reflections While Descending the Ohio
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Katherine Ward, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from scans of public domain works at the
University of Michigan's Making of America collection.)
Summary: "The Emigrant" by Frederick W. Thomas is a poem written in the early 19th century, likely reflecting themes of migration and nostalgia. The work captures the emotional journey of a traveler descending the Ohio River toward the American West, portraying sentiments of hope, loss, and the search for belonging. The poem is structured in a series of lyrical stanzas that evoke a rich tapestry of the author's reflections during this pivotal time. In this eloquent poem, the speaker reflects on his feelings of melancholy as he embarks on a journey into the unknown, leaving behind a cherished love and memories of his childhood. He weaves a narrative that balances personal sorrow with a broader commentary on the experience of pioneers and the interactions between settlers and Native Americans. The poem intertwines romantic longing with historical moments, capturing the complexities of human emotions alongside the relentless flow of the river, which symbolizes both opportunity and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, the author reflects on the duality of hope and despair faced by those who venture westward in search of a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Thomas, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1806-1866
EBook No.: 29606
Published: Aug 4, 2009
Downloads: 256
Language: English
Subject: Ohio River -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.