Prose Sketches and Poems Written in the Western Country (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162592558)

Prose Sketches and Poems Written in the Western Country is a collection of literary works by Albert Pike. The book is a compilation of sketches and poems that were written during Pike's time in the Western United States. The prose sketches provide a vivid depiction of life in the frontier, chronicling the struggles and triumphs of the people who lived there. The poems in the book are equally captivating, with themes ranging from love and loss to the beauty of nature. Pike's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, lyrical language, and deep insight into the human experience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West, as well as those who appreciate beautiful writing and poetry.1834. In these literary poems and prose, Pike became New Mexico's first Anglo- American short story writer and poet. The narrative portion of this book is one of the earliest accounts of travels from the Mexican borderlands by an American. His writings are some of the first that give the reader a detailed account of the Southwest and its people at that time from an outsider's point of view. His brilliant and concise impressions were recorded in his poetry and reminiscences.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: Albert Pike
ISBN-10: 1162592559
ISBN-13: 9781162592558
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.67d