Project Gutenberg 2013-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 174 King, Alfred Castner 1873 1941 The Passing of the Storm, and Other Poems Produced by D Alexander, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Passing of the Storm and Other Poems" by Alfred Castner King is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the experiences and challenges faced by pioneers and miners in the American West, highlighting themes of adventure, hope, and the complexities of human nature. King's poetry captures the rugged beauty of nature and the resilience of individuals who ventured into the wilderness. The beginning of the collection sets the tone with a dedication to pioneer prospectors, which serves as both a tribute and an exploration of their often misrepresented lives. The opening poem, "The Storm," paints a vivid picture of a harsh winter landscape while delving into the emotional and physical struggles of those who endure such conditions. The subsequent preface introduces readers to the author's intent, emphasizing the importance of preserving individual narratives and the wisdom contained within them. King's lyrical depictions invite readers to reflect on the human experience, particularly the sacrifices, aspirations, and memories that shape our lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42422/42422-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 277954 2025-06-17T08:06:16.232990 text/html 274954 2013-03-28T07:07:42 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1067164 2025-06-17T08:06:23.867908 application/epub+zip 1068967 2025-06-17T08:06:17.633952 application/epub+zip 149360 2025-06-17T08:06:16.886013 application/epub+zip 1173165 2025-06-17T08:06:27.607905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1154243 2025-06-17T08:06:23.055961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237037 2022-09-19T11:22:23.157158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174463 2023-09-18T11:32:17.201393 text/plain 15037 2025-06-17T08:06:27.768934 application/rdf+xml 18869 2025-06-17T08:06:17.025960 image/jpeg 2902 2025-06-17T08:06:16.954966 image/jpeg 973995 2025-06-17T08:06:16.298959 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