Project Gutenberg 2012-07-07 Public domain in the USA. 269 Drummond, William Henry 1854 1907 Coburn, Frederick Simpson 1871 1960 Coburn, F. S. (Frederick Simpson) Phil-o-rum's Canoe, and Madeleine Vercheres: Two Poems Produced by Al Haines "Phil-o-rum's Canoe, and Madeleine Vercheres: Two Poems by William Henry Drummond" is a collection of poetic works written in the late 19th century. The book highlights themes of nature, human experience, and historical events, reflecting on the life and struggles of its characters. The poems delve into the interplay between people and their environment, particularly focusing on canoeing in natural landscapes and a historical portrayal of a young heroine during a Native American conflict. The first poem, "Phil-o-rum's Canoe," depicts a reflective conversation between a man and his aging canoe, symbolizing their shared experiences and the passage of time. It reveals the bond formed through their journeys, as the canoe laments their diminishing strength and ability to navigate the waters. The second poem, "Madeleine Vercheres," narrates the courageous tale of a young girl defending her home against Iroquois attackers. It showcases her bravery as she takes command of the situation, inspiring her fellow defenders despite overwhelming odds. Together, these poems weave a tapestry of adventure, nostalgia, and heroism, inviting readers to appreciate the resilience of both nature and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40152/40152-rst/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Canadian poetry -- 19th century Verchères, Madeleine de, 1678-1747 -- Poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry 71934 2025-06-16T10:57:21.141326 text/html 55046 2024-10-23T09:28:56 text/html 437114 2025-06-16T10:57:26.343336 application/epub+zip 468126 2025-01-16T10:51:08.142926 application/pdf 60757 2025-01-16T10:51:03.913914 application/pdf 435934 2025-06-16T10:57:23.569341 application/epub+zip 85648 2025-06-16T10:57:22.303346 application/epub+zip 468053 2025-06-16T10:57:27.951287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 474893 2025-06-16T10:57:25.421327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126660 2022-09-18T11:41:51.294118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32427 2025-06-16T10:57:20.733328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32998 2012-07-07T11:12:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32574 2012-07-07T11:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32572 2012-07-07T11:12:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27015 2025-06-16T10:57:28.106292 application/rdf+xml 15113 2025-06-16T10:57:20.689325 text/x-rst 15113 2012-07-07T11:12:38 text/x-rst 18436 2025-06-16T10:57:22.531325 image/jpeg 2876 2025-06-16T10:57:22.417334 image/jpeg 12011 2012-07-07T11:12:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 11951 2012-07-07T11:12:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 423609 2012-07-07T11:12:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 411678 2012-07-07T11:12:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 11934 2012-07-07T11:12:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 423075 2025-06-16T10:57:21.165369 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia