Publisher's Synopsis
The Minstrel A Collection of Poems By Lennox Amott I. It was the time of year when cockneys flyFrom town to country, and from there to town.I am not sure, but think it was July;I would not swear it was, nor bet a crown, When, as I told you, cockneys hurry downIn two hours' railway journey far away, And rush to places of immense renown, Bright with the thoughts of coming holiday, Full well determined to enjoy it while they may. II. They were the days when all who care to wanderO'er the rude mountain or the fertile plain, Must snatch the chance, and rush here, there and yonder, And pack their baggage off by early train, To rest the busy over-anxious brain, And take to interests altogether new.Some tear to Italy, and some to Spain, For beneficial air and change of view;What everybody does that I must also do. III. The sun was scorching, and the streets were dusty, -Suburban roadways generally are, -And everything seemed disagreeably "fusty,"Merely because there was no watering car.It was the weather when we feel at warWith all around and everyone we meet;Old dames complained of aches unknown before, Unused to battle with such dreadful heat, Such truly fearful spasms, and such blistered feet. IV. The 'buses went by clockwork by the appearance;Th' exalted driver, usually so deft, Resented, in his doze, the interferenceOf any one poor fellow-suff'rer left;Of all his strength and energy bereft, The weary horse dragged listlessly along, And there appeared to be no effort leftIn the sleepy trilling of the songster's song, Which to the small suburban gardens did belong. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching
