This collection of poems by Joseph Rodman Drake, originally published in the early 19th century, contains some of his best-known works, including "The Culprit Fay" and "The American Flag." This edition, illustrated with engravings by American artist Felix Octavius Carr Darley, is a beautiful and elegant tribute to Drake's poetic legacy.

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