Project Gutenberg 2014-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 288 Hanson, Joseph Mills 1876 Dixon, Maynard 1875 1946 Dixon, Lafayette Maynard Dixon, L. Maynard 10023658 Frontier Ballads Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by The Internet Archive "Frontier Ballads" by Joseph Mills Hanson is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This book explores themes related to the American frontier, capturing the spirit of the people, their struggles, and the evolving landscape during a time of westward expansion. It reflects on the experiences and emotions of those who lived in a period marked by exploration, conflict, and the forging of a new identity. The poems in "Frontier Ballads" range from narratives of soldiers and pioneers to reflections on the beauty of the landscape and the hardships faced by settlers. Through characters like brave women defending their homes, soldiers patrolling the frontier, and the valiant actions of figures such as Jesus Garcia, the collection illustrates the resilience and courage required to navigate the challenges of frontier life. Rich in imagery and steeped in historical context, Hanson’s work provides poignant insights into the lives of those who sought to carve out a place for themselves amidst both nature’s grandeur and the tumult of human conflict. Each ballad captivates with a blend of nostalgia and celebration for the rugged pioneering spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45240/45240-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folk songs, English -- West (U.S.) West (U.S.) -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 185248 2025-07-18T09:56:04.882494 text/html 178399 2024-10-24T04:13:40 text/html 9335072 2025-07-18T09:56:13.465479 application/epub+zip 9328252 2025-07-18T09:56:06.900493 application/epub+zip 135515 2025-07-18T09:56:05.528550 application/epub+zip 9832610 2025-07-18T09:56:17.876442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9815494 2025-07-18T09:56:11.675494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333957 2022-09-20T16:15:38.947045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116245 2025-07-18T09:56:03.429543 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96512 2024-10-24T04:13:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17644 2025-07-18T09:56:18.051410 application/rdf+xml 10389 2025-07-18T09:56:05.696463 image/jpeg 2053 2025-07-18T09:56:05.611465 image/jpeg 9868859 2025-07-18T09:56:05.053461 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