Evangeline a Tale of Acadie by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Pocket Classics 1940

Description: Evangeline a Tale of Acadie by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Pocket Classics 1940 Click images to enlarge Description Evangeline a Tale of Acadie by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Pocket Classics 1940 From Fine Estate! See photos for condition Love how Longfellow uses the end as the beginning.....like great storytellers. HIS is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, Stand like Druids of eld, with voices sad and prophetic, Stand like harpers hoar, with beards that rest on their bosoms. Loud from its rocky caverns, the deep-voiced neighboring ocean Speaks, and in accents disconsolate answers the wail of the forest. This is the forest primeval; but where are the hearts that beneath it Leaped like the roe, when he hears in the woodland the voice of the huntsman? Where is the thatch-roofed village, the home of Acadian farmers,— Men whose lives glided on like rivers that water the woodlands, Darkened by shadows of earth, but reflecting an image of heaven? Waste are those pleasant farms, and the farmers forever departed! Scattered like dust and leaves, when the mighty blasts of October Seize them, and whirl them aloft, and sprinkle them far o'er the ocean. Naught but tradition remains of the beautiful village of Grand-Pré. Ye who believe in affection that hopes, and endures, and is patient, Ye who believe in the beauty and strength of woman's devotion, List to the mournful tradition still sung by the pines of the forest; List to a Tale of Love in Acadie, home of the happy BUYING SECONDHAND HELPS SAVE THE PLANET! When you buy on Ebay...there is no Buyers Premium added to your purchase like other online Auctions where Premiums up to 25% is added Concerning Clothing: Although garments are carefully inspected...some slight irregularities may be noticeable. We do not consider fabric nubs, or discoloration constituting a flaw. Your understanding of uniqueness and total individuality of this garment will be appreciated...especially anything "Vintage" Photos are part of the Description! Questions??? In general, items are sold in "as is condition" and "as pictured" and or as "described in detail". $1.00 handling for all shipping even if it's Free. $5.00 extra for ART, paintings, sculptures. No more oil paintings, silver, jewelry, and high end ART, and Antique Toys shipped to foreign countries unless I feel satisfied that the buyer has seen photos, and has asked questions first before purchase, and completely satisfied. Expedited shipping does not mean priority mail shipping. Most items that are under 13 oz will be shipped first class. No shipping on Saturday and Sunday, and Holidays. In some cases I do ship on Saturdays before noon. No more Ebay Standard International Shipping if the item is over $100. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Palm Springs, California

End Time: 2024-12-31T20:13:00.000Z

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