Duck Creek Ballads (1894)

Duck Creek Ballads is a collection of poems written by John Henton Carter and published in 1894. The book features a series of ballads that tell the stories of life in rural America during the late 19th century. The poems are written in a simple, folksy style and capture the essence of the American South. The book is divided into four sections, each featuring a different set of ballads. The first section focuses on love and romance, while the second section explores the themes of death and loss. The third section features humorous ballads that poke fun at the quirks and foibles of everyday life, while the fourth and final section is a celebration of nature and the beauty of the countryside. The poems are accompanied by illustrations by the author, adding to the charm and authenticity of the collection. Overall, Duck Creek Ballads is a delightful and nostalgic look at a bygone era in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.