Tar-Heel Tales In Vernacular Verse (1873)

By John E.P. Doyle

Book Overview

Tar-Heel Tales In Vernacular Verse is a collection of poems written by John Edward Parker Doyle and published in 1873. The book features poems that are written in the vernacular language of the North Carolina region, colloquially known as Tar Heel. The poems are written in a humorous and satirical style, and often feature characters and situations from rural North Carolina life. The book is divided into several sections, each with its own theme, including love, politics, and religion. Some of the most notable poems in the collection include ""The Old North State"", ""The Tar River"", and ""The Old Time Christmas"". Overall, Tar-Heel Tales In Vernacular Verse is a charming and entertaining look at life in North Carolina during the late 19th century, and a testament to the unique language and culture of the region.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: 1166929744
• ISBN13: 9781166929749
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"