The Legend Of The Mary Celeste and Other Poems [Paperback]

Francis Kerr Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2006

Ill-luck that follows a sailing vessel right from the time she was launched in Nova Scotia, until madness drove her captain and crew to abandon her in the mid-Atlantic some twelve years later. This 4500-word narrative poem tells of an entity aboard the Mary Celeste which causes the captain, his wife, their young daughter, two officers, and four crewmembers, to perish horribly at sea. This anthology is a unique collection of award winning sonnets, ballads, ballades, villanelles, rondeaux, and other rhyming forms. The themes and poetry styles are varied and interesting. For instance, Songs of Guernsey gives a poetic insight on that beautiful island. Chapters reflect the state of West Virginia, seafaring, the poet's Scottish heritage and other works.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Being familiar with your work I wish much success with your new anthology. -- Betty Grugin, Editor, Poets Crossroads,West Virginia Poetry Society June 13th, 2006

Enjoyed your book immensely. -- Carla Morse,Collections Specialist HMCS Haida NHS (Parks Canada)May 31, 2006

Great poems! -- Sheilah Lamb MD Hamilton, Ontario, Canada April 24th, 2006

These poems are interesting as well as eclectic. They give an insight into life. Well done Frank! -- Danny McLardy Opies Ltd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada June 6th, 2006

From the Author

This anthology represents my reflections on past experiences over sixty five years

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com; First Edition edition (May 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411655206
• ISBN-13: 978-1411655201
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,462,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)