Publisher's Synopsis
Woodland and Shingle: Poems and Songs is a collection of poetry and songs written by John Rowell Waller and published in 1883. The book contains a variety of works, including romantic ballads, humorous verses, and contemplative poems. Many of the pieces are inspired by nature, particularly the woodlands and shores of Waller's native New England. The shingle of the title refers to the wooden shingles used to cover roofs in the region. The book is notable for its use of dialect and regional language, which gives the poems a distinctive flavor and sense of place. Overall, Woodland and Shingle is a charming and evocative collection of poetry that captures the beauty and character of a bygone era.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.
