The Building Of The Ship

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Walter Taylor Field

Book Overview

The Building of the Ship is a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It tells the story of the construction of a ship that is meant to sail across the ocean. The poem describes the building process in great detail, from the cutting of the trees to the final touches on the ship. The ship is built by a team of skilled workers who work tirelessly to ensure that the ship is seaworthy and ready for its journey. The poem also touches on the themes of perseverance, determination, and the importance of hard work. The ship is seen as a symbol of progress and hope, and the poem celebrates the human spirit and its ability to overcome obstacles and achieve great things. The Building of the Ship is a classic work of American literature and is considered one of Longfellow's most famous poems.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: 1163754250
• ISBN13: 9781163754252
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"