Project Gutenberg 2006-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 126 J. B. H. (James Barron Hope) 1829 1887 Hope, James Barron A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves Poems of James Barron Hope Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Robert Prince, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves" by J. B. H. is a collection of poems, likely written in the late 19th century, celebrating the life and literary contributions of James Barron Hope, who is recognized as Virginia's Laureate. This collection not only explores Hope’s poetic genius but also delves into his personal history, patriotism, and dedication to the state of Virginia, encapsulating the era's cultural and historical milieu. The opening of the book begins with a dedication to James Barron Hope, paying tribute to his legacy as a poet and a man of valor. It introduces readers to his familial background, his education, and the pivotal moments of his life, including his role as a poet during significant events in Virginia's history. The narrative showcases his literary acclaim, alongside personal anecdotes highlighting his character, the love for his family, and his struggles, particularly in the context of post-Civil War Virginia. Through vivid descriptions and reflections, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his poems and themes surrounding heroism, patriotism, and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Biographies 224074 2025-07-04T09:24:47.084732 text/html 223895 2025-01-12T17:39:51.759745 text/html 156072 2025-07-04T09:24:56.086755 application/epub+zip 156835 2025-07-04T09:24:50.908730 application/epub+zip 145257 2025-07-04T09:24:49.355734 application/epub+zip 354636 2025-07-04T09:24:59.100737 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322848 2025-07-04T09:24:54.730765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293232 2022-09-05T05:00:17.301350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172441 2025-07-04T09:24:46.758749 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172408 2021-01-02T07:42:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172402 2021-01-02T07:42:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18718 2025-07-04T09:24:59.228725 application/rdf+xml 17190 2025-07-04T09:24:49.848724 image/jpeg 4177 2025-07-04T09:24:49.601725 image/jpeg 69517 2021-01-02T07:42:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 69484 2021-01-02T07:42:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 154372 2025-07-04T09:24:47.100780 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