American Verse, 1625-1807: A History is a book written by William Bradley Otis in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of American poetry from the colonial period to the early 19th century. It covers the works of notable poets such as Anne Bradstreet, Phillis Wheatley, and Edgar Allan Poe, among others. The author examines the historical, social, and cultural contexts that influenced the development of American poetry during this period. Otis also analyzes the various themes and styles that emerged in American poetry, including religious poetry, nature poetry, and political poetry. The book is an important resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of American literature and poetry. It provides a detailed account of the evolution of American verse and its significance in shaping the literary landscape of the United States. Overall, American Verse, 1625-1807: A History is a valuable contribution to the study of American poetry and its cultural significance.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.