The Poetical Works of Hugh Smith (The Bard of Inangahua) - ..., Wellington in Wellington, Wellington for sale

Red cloth has black titles on front and on faded spine. Contents are tight with age-discolouration. Dedication to previous owner on front e/p. 390pp. Scarce. The editor notes in the book that this is an important volume as it marks, in verse, the transitional period in our history and language experienced by Scottish pioneers in the land of their adoption. This may be observed in the book where the language ranges from almost pure Doric at times to colloquial New Zealand. Hugh Smith was essentially a man of the people and a people's poet. He drew inspiration from the simple things of everyday and the simple lives of Mr and Mrs Everyman. He has recorded faithfully the feelings of the West Coast people, where he was widely known and deeply loved. Size: 8vo - over 7¾"- 9¾"tall
The Poetical Works of Hugh Smith (The Bard of Inangahua) - with Biographical Survey - Complete Edition (Berta Sinclair Burns)
Author
Berta Sinclair Burns
Title
The Poetical Works of Hugh Smith (The Bard of Inangahua) - with Biographical Survey - Complete Edition
Publisher name
Hugh Smith, Papanui
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
1946
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Arty Bees Books
Vendor rating
Key words
Poetry
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