Poetical Meditations Being the Improvement of Some Vacant Hours (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162615059)

""Poetical Meditations Being the Improvement of Some Vacant Hours"" is a collection of poems by Roger Wolcott, an American lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1896 to 1900. The book includes a series of reflective and philosophical poems that were written during Wolcott's leisure time. The poems explore themes such as nature, love, and spirituality, and offer insights into the author's personal beliefs and experiences. The book is considered a classic example of American poetry from the late 19th century, and has been praised for its lyrical language and thoughtful musings on the human condition.1725. This work contains meditations on man's first and fallen estates, and the wonderful love of God exhibited in a Redeemer. Also found within is a brief account of the agency of the honorable John Winthrop in the Court of King Charles II in the year 1662 when he obtained for the Colony of Connecticut his Majesty's gracious Charter. Written in Old English.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.

Author: Roger Wolcott
ISBN-10: 1162615052
ISBN-13: 9781162615059
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 142
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.30d