The Emigrant : or Reflections While Descending the Ohio

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1806-1866.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Emigrant" by Frederick W. Thomas is a poem written in the early 19th century, likely reflecting themes of migration and nostalgia. The work captures the emotional journey of a traveler descending the Ohio River toward the American West, portraying sentiments of hope, loss, and the search for belonging. The poem is structured in a series of lyrical stanzas that evoke a rich tapestry of the author's reflections during this pivotal time. In this eloquent poem, the speaker reflects on his feelings of melancholy as he embarks on a journey into the unknown, leaving behind a cherished love and memories of his childhood. He weaves a narrative that balances personal sorrow with a broader commentary on the experience of pioneers and the interactions between settlers and Native Americans. The poem intertwines romantic longing with historical moments, capturing the complexities of human emotions alongside the relentless flow of the river, which symbolizes both opportunity and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, the author reflects on the duality of hope and despair faced by those who venture westward in search of a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Bryan Ness, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-08-04