THE PIPES OF PAN [Important Association Copy - Charles G. D. Roberts - 1st Impression}

A notable association copy. Inscribed on the front end paper by Charles G.D. Roberts, the cousin of Bliss Carman and the first Canadian author to attain worldwide fame as a poet and prose writer. See short bio below. The volume is in decorative green cloth with a lovely paste-down illustration on the front cover. Light to moderate wear to the extremities, else Near Fine (see photo). This is the First Impression, 1906 as stated on the copyright page. The Definitive Edition which includes From the Book of Myths, From the Green Book of the Bards, Songs of the Sea Children, Songs From a Northern Garden, From the Book of Valentines. x, 124 pp., 137 pp, 182 pp, 121 pp, 103 pp. A Rare and Collectible copy. Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts, KCMG FRSC (January 10, 1860 – November 26, 1943) was a Canadian poet and prose writer who is known as the Father of Canadian Poetry. He was almost the first Canadian author to obtain worldwide reputation and influence; he was also a tireless promoter and encourager of Canadian literature. He published numerous works on Canadian exploration and natural history, verse, travel books, and fiction. At his death he was regarded as Canada's leading man of letters.