Gordon League Ballads: Dramatic Stories In Verse (1903)

By Mrs Clement Nugent Jackson

Book Overview

Gordon League Ballads: Dramatic Stories In Verse (1903) is a book of poetry written by Mrs. Clement Nugent Jackson. The book contains a collection of ballads that tell dramatic stories of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice. The poems are inspired by the work of the Gordon League, a British organization that provided aid and support to soldiers during the Boer War. Each ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story of a soldier or a group of soldiers who have shown great courage and valor in the face of danger. The poems are written in a traditional ballad form, with a strong rhythm and rhyme scheme that helps to convey the drama and emotion of the stories. The book is a tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in the Boer War and a celebration of the spirit of heroism and sacrifice that they embodied. It is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that captures the essence of the war and the bravery of those who fought in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166587622
• ISBN13: 9781166587628
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"