Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake, Robert Frank Jarrett First ed. 1916

by Robert Frank Jarrett

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Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake, Robert Frank Jarrett First ed. 1916 Occoneechee is classic literature focusing on preserving the traditions, myths and legends of the Cherokee. The author in his preface said: “Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come. Trusting that a generous people may hail with delight the advent of this new work, I now dedicate its pages to all lovers of music, poetry and fine art.” Robert Frank Jarrett was born in Asheville, N. C., on July 21st, 1864, and while having resided in other states and cities and visited many of the most important sections of the South, et has made his principal home within the shadows of the rugged mountain peaks of his native and picturesque homeland, the Old North State. He was educated in the field and forest, by rippling stream and rolling rill, studied in the open book of Nature and recited to the Master of Destinies where the shadows of the everlasting hills lock hands with the sunshine of the valley. He is a reader and student of the ancient writers and poets of all ages, singer of the old songs, lover of the new; Servant in official capacity for many years of National, State and Civic governments; humble worker w

• Publisher: The Shakespeare Press
• Year: 1916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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