Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 104 Hay, John 1838 1905 Hay, John Milton Pike County Ballads and Other Poems Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Les Bowler and David Widger "Pike County Ballads and Other Poems" by John Hay is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century that vividly captures the spirit and culture of rural America, particularly in the Midwest. The work showcases a diverse array of poetic styles, weaving together narratives that celebrate both the rugged lives of its characters and the broader themes of humanity, love, and struggle. Set against the backdrop of American history, the poems reflect a deep connection to the land and its people, drawing upon folk traditions and personal experiences. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a variety of stories and characters, beginning with the tale of Jim Bludso, an engineer on the "Prairie Belle," who heroically sacrifices himself to save others from a burning steamboat. This is followed by the touching story of "Little Breeches," a father’s expression of love and faith when he finds his child miraculously safe after a terrifying loss. Other narratives, like "Banty Tim," highlight themes of loyalty and courage, especially in the context of race and the Civil War, demonstrating Hay's engagement with complex social issues of his time. Through these early poems, Hay paints a vibrant picture of a frontier life filled with rich characters, moral dilemmas, and poignant relationships, setting the tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry -- 19th century Ballads, English -- United States PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 178887 178888 2024-10-03T07:45:28.254898 2023-10-03T07:21:02.194851 text/html text/html 176666 2013-02-05T10:10:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii 63849 2013-02-05T10:10:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 151889 2024-10-03T07:45:37.020828 application/epub+zip 155028 2024-10-03T07:45:31.728849 application/epub+zip 130626 2024-10-03T07:45:30.384877 application/epub+zip 329662 2024-10-03T07:45:39.979820 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313735 2024-10-03T07:45:36.129848 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286549 2022-09-03T10:10:43.432790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155150 155128 2024-10-03T07:45:27.769897 2023-10-03T07:21:01.782823 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 154815 2012-08-21T16:50:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61732 2012-08-21T16:51:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19896 2024-10-03T07:45:40.106814 application/rdf+xml 15761 2024-10-03T07:45:30.936858 image/jpeg 3797 2024-10-03T07:45:30.655861 image/jpeg 147258 2024-10-03T07:45:28.271882 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia