America the Beautiful and Other Poems

by Katharine Lee Bates

Book Overview

The words to one of the United States' most beloved songs, "America, The Beautiful," were originally a poem written in 1893 by Wellesley College English professor Katherine Lee Bates, who found inspiration on a trip to Colorado and Pike's Peak. Bates's words and composer Samuel Ward's music were first published together in 1910. This 1911 collection of poems includes many more on the subject of country, as well as poetry dwelling on faith, nature,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1429040769
• ISBN13: 9781429040761
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Length: 72 Pages