Alasco, an Indian Tale (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William H. Simmons

9780267417841: Alasco, an Indian Tale (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267417845 ISBN 13: 9780267417841

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The spirit of the forest and a distant tale unfold in verse

A lyrical tale set among the Indian worlds of old, told in verse and framed by notes, sketches, and related poems. It draws on legendary themes to paint a picture of a noble people, their landscape, and the perils and promises of early contact with new horizons. Expect a rhythm and imagery that echo modern rites of passage, channeled through a traditional, indigenous lens.

With roots in classic frontier poetry and a drive to honor ancestral stories, this edition presents Alasco, an Indian Tale, across cantos and companion pieces. It blends historical texture with a romantic spirit, aiming to capture the mood, courage, and cultural memory of a people in a time of change. The package includes the main canto, a second canto, a plan sketch of the poem, and notes that illuminate the tradition behind the verse.

Ancient landscapes and storied rivers frame the action and mood.
Voices of Indigenous life, hospitality, and courage come through in the verse.
Contextual notes help readers understand tradition, myth, and historical perspectives."
Additional poems and pieces broaden the book’s sense of place and time.

Ideal for readers who enjoy mythic poetry, frontier lore, and poetry that aims to keep historical memory alive through verse.

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