The Little Land: With Songs From Its Four Rivers (1899)

The Little Land: With Songs From Its Four Rivers is a book written by Laurence Housman and published in 1899. The book is a collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty and charm of the English countryside. The poems are accompanied by illustrations by Housman's brother, the renowned artist and illustrator, A.E. Housman.The book takes the reader on a journey through the four rivers that flow through the English countryside: the Severn, the Thames, the Humber, and the Tyne. Each river is celebrated in a series of poems that capture the unique character and landscape of the area.The Little Land is a nostalgic and romantic tribute to the English countryside, and the poems are filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the landscape. The book is also notable for its use of traditional folk songs, which are woven into the poems to create a sense of continuity and connection with the past.Overall, The Little Land: With Songs From Its Four Rivers is a charming and evocative book that captures the essence of the English countryside and celebrates the beauty of nature. It is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, nature, and the English landscape.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.