Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Published 1899 by alex grosset and company, new york. Evangeline was published in book form on november 1, 1847 by william d. Find evangeline by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Evangeline henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 evangeline is one of l. Longfellow evangeline state historic site saint martinville. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Through the year with longfellow, 1906 dodge publishing.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Rare and attractive edition of the poetical works of henry wadworth longfellow including evangeline a tale of acadie and song of hiawatha in a. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow 1900 antique hc book. Find evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. A tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the acadian people in 1755. Reviewed in the united states on november 4, 20 verified purchase. A tale of acadie poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Longfellows 1847 epic poem evangeline concerned the expulsion of the acadians from nova scotia and the plight of his titular heroine, evangeline. Evangeline evangeline henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow a tale of acadie a tale of acadie 1892 john b.
Gentle evangeline lived, his child, and the pride of the village. Have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline, the song of hiawatha, the courtship of miles standish and tales of a wayside innwith biographical sketch and explanatory notes by henry read more. Cover has rubbed edges corners with the underlying boards exposed at the corners a little. Henry wadsworth longfellow collection henry wadsworth. Cover also has light fading along the edges, and some smudge marks. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova. New listing longfellow s evangeline 1922 macmillan pocket book. Ballads and poems henry wadsworth longfellow fine suede binding poetry book. Fair was she to behold, that maiden of seventeen summers. Written in dactylic hexameter, in the same style as the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid, the poetry flows as. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by wadsworth longfellow y.
Evangeline pelican pouch more editions of evangeline pelican pouch. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. The murmuring pines and the hemlocksbearded with moss and in garments green indistinct in the twilightstand like druids. Oct 01, 2007 i found an old 1893 book of poet henry w.
Poets corner henry wadsworth longfellow evangeline. Hearty and hale was he, an oak that is covered with snowflakes. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback barnes. Vintage evangeline by longfellow beautiful book and beautifully illustrated in. The poem was a sensation, beloved nationwide and a fixture on 19thcentury school reading lists. Golden legend first edition signed henry wadsworth longfellow. Up the staircase moved a luminous space in the darkness, lighted less by the lamp than the shining face of the maiden. A hopeless romantic like me would of course be entranced by a love story such as this. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The paperback titled christmas carols was compiled by laura bryant and published in 1911 by the american book co. Finally she settles in philadelphia and, as an old woman, works as a sister of mercy. A tale of acadie book by henry wadsworth longfellow. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 brief historybiography longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books. Leather bound hardback with gilt lettering, page edges, and flo. Pretty clean on inside with some pages having crushed edges and some light staining. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed letter by longfellow mounted on card thanking the recipient for sending an article on bayou teche, a river in louisiana where the reallife acadians who were the subject of longfellows famous epic poem evangeline settled.
The first one is titled favorite poems selected from english and american authors. Longfellow evangeline 1902 full for sale antique bibles for. Written in dactylic hexameter, in the same style as the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid, the poetry flows as smooth as ice on an acadian lake. First edition, first printing, of longfellow s dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. Antique book evangeline longfellow 1900 donohue, benneberry chicago see more with evangeline innumerable children have made their first acquaintance with poetry, and the impression stamped upon the mind at that period is one that is not easily obliterated. Presented for your consideration is this antique book. Is this a place or activity you would go to on a rainy day. Id like to be notified of new arrivals in the following categories. Henry wadsworth longfellow suede for sale antique bibles.
Jan 01, 2000 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Longfellow s evangeline, was wondering how much its worth. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. There stood the broadwheeled wains and the antique plows and the harrows. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Antique books including hawthorne and longfellow ebth. White as the snow were his locks, and his cheeks as brown as the oakleaves. A tale of acadie and millions of other books are available for. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova scotia and louisiana, where most of the poem is set. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow, a take of acadie. Evangeline one of moms favorite books i immediately fell in love with this quote. It was published by ticknor and fields in boston in 1863. Find great deals on ebay for evangeline book longfellow. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published in new york by crowell and company in 1893. No tears, owned name written on inner page, a portland edition. The collection consists of 52 items dating from 1850 to 1911 specifically, 2 letters, 4 books, 2. Vintage book evangeline a tale of acadie, fair condition for age very readable, some discoloring of pages, loose spine. Stalworth and stately in form was the man of seventy winters. Highlighting our wide array of longfellow evangeline 1902 full on sale.
Out of the selfsame book, with the hymns of the church and the plainsong. The poem follows an acadian girl named evangeline and her search for her lost love gabriel, set during the time of the expulsion of the acadians. There stood the broadwheeled wains and the antique ploughs and. Blackies english classics by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow used books, rare books and new books. Mar 26, 2020 another book longfellow s evangeline, riverside literature series, 1896 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. During this time, longfellow s literary payment was at its peak. I have available a hardcover book titled, the song of hiawatha, by henry wadsworth longfellow. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
A tale of acadie, by henry wadsworth longfellow, dated 1865. Evangeline full audiobook by henry wadsworth longfellow by. The book is titled, evangeline a tale of acadie, and was written by henry wadsworth longfellow. Antique book evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow 1896.
Spine is torn top and bottom, photos should help, boards have crushed corners and slight warping. Evangeline by longfellow, henry wadsworth seller the old mill bookshop published 1893 condition limp reverse calf, stamped in gilt. From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed letter by longfellow mounted on card thanking the recipient for sending an article on bayou teche, a river in louisiana where the reallife acadians who were the subject of longfellow. See more ideas about louisiana history, antique books and book cover art. Inexplicably, this hard press edition does not start off the tale of evangeline with the classic opening 19 lines of longfellow s introduction a baffling lapse, because these lines are probably the most famous in this historically based love story.
Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the american poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Evangeline henry wadsworth longfellow rare book cellar. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. The song of hiawatha by henry wadsworth longfellow full audio book. The song of hiawatha longfellow 1898 antique hc book. Henry wadsworth longfellow s first epic poem, evangeline.
What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. Heres a lovely antique art nouveau copy of henry wadsworth longfellow s evangeline and other poems. You can find other examples, like freckles listed here, and books published by roycroft, like elbert. Evangeline longfellow antique book henry altemus company. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Longfellow s epic poem, evangeline, is truly one of the greatest stories i ever read. First edition, first printing, of longfellows dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. Unfollow evangeline longfellow book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Green hardcover book with silver and green lettering measures 7 12 x 5, and has 98 numbered pages. After payment of invoice we combine items and bill reasonable shipping charges through paypal. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. The story of evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow was performed at the jefferson theater in portland on february 7 and proceeds from the performance benefited the longfellow memorial fund for the preservation of the wadsworthlongfellow mansion. They are open sundays in august beautiful scenery with an interesting 1215 minute history video along wiith a small museum describing the history of the area.
Nora, i have a couple more books that are antiques. Out of the bosom of the air, out of the cloudfolds of her garments shaken, over the woodlands brown and bare, over the harvestfields forsaken, silent, and soft, and slow descends the snow. Evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow, was published by university publishing co. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight.
During the early 1900s, many books were published in suede or soft leather with a velvety texture. Another book longfellows evangeline, riverside literature. The heartbreaking story of two acadian lovers separated during the expulsion of the french settlers from nova scotia. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.
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