Publisher's Synopsis
Ballads and Poems Relating to the Burgoyne Campaign (1893) is a collection of poems and ballads written by William Leete Stone, an American journalist and historian, about the Burgoyne Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The Burgoyne Campaign was a British military operation led by General John Burgoyne in 1777, which aimed to capture Albany, New York, and separate New England from the rest of the colonies. The campaign ended in defeat for the British at the Battle of Saratoga, which is considered a turning point in the war.Stone's collection includes poems and ballads written by both British and American authors, as well as some of his own compositions. The poems and ballads offer a unique perspective on the campaign, as they were written during and shortly after the war. They provide insight into the emotions and attitudes of both the British and American soldiers and civilians during this pivotal moment in American history.The book includes an introduction by Stone, in which he provides historical context for the Burgoyne Campaign and explains the significance of the poems and ballads. The poems and ballads are arranged chronologically, beginning with those written during the campaign and ending with those written in the years following the war. The collection also includes a bibliography of sources used by Stone.Overall, Ballads and Poems Relating to the Burgoyne Campaign (1893) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Revolutionary War, as well as for those interested in the history of poetry and literature.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.
