Hartford: An Epic Poem (1905)

By William Colegrove

Book Overview

Hartford: An Epic Poem is a literary work written by William Colegrove in 1905. The book is an epic poem that tells the story of the city of Hartford, Connecticut, from its founding to the present day. The poem is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the city's history. The first part of the poem describes the arrival of the first settlers in Hartford and their struggles to survive in the new land. The subsequent sections of the poem explore the growth and development of the city, including its role in the American Revolution, its rise as a center of industry and commerce, and its cultural achievements. The poem is written in a lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the city's landscape, architecture, and people. Through the poem, the author celebrates the city of Hartford and its contributions to American history and culture.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: 1165472112
• ISBN13: 9781165472116
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"