Alasco, An Indian Tale: Two Cantos, With Other Poems is a book of poetry written by William H. Simmons and published in 1857. The book is divided into two cantos, or sections, and includes several other poems. The main focus of the book is the story of Alasco, a Native American man who is forced to leave his tribe and live among white settlers. The tale explores themes of cultural conflict and identity as Alasco struggles to navigate between two very different worlds. The other poems in the book touch on a variety of topics, including love, nature, and spirituality. Overall, Alasco, An Indian Tale: Two Cantos, With Other Poems is a collection of thought-provoking and emotionally charged poetry that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in 19th-century America.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.
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