The Poet's Pilgrimage To Waterloo

By Robert Southey

Book Overview

""The Poet's Pilgrimage to Waterloo"" is a book written by Robert Southey, a renowned English poet and writer. The book is a travelogue that describes Southey's journey to the battlefield of Waterloo, where the famous battle between the British and French armies took place in 1815. The book provides a detailed account of Southey's journey, starting from his departure from London and his arrival in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Southey then goes on to describe his visit to the battlefield of Waterloo, where he examines the various landmarks and monuments that commemorate the battle. Throughout the book, Southey reflects on the significance of the battle and its impact on European history. He also shares his thoughts on the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the battle, and the impact it had on their families and loved ones.Overall, ""The Poet's Pilgrimage to Waterloo"" is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant battles in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, poetry, or travel writing.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poetical Works Of Robert Southey, by Robert Southey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953357.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: 1162879572
• ISBN13: 9781162879574
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"