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Original 1911 hardcover. Cover has some normal wear. Pages are clean. No dust jacket.
This collectible 1911 edition of “Poems of Action: A Collection of Verse for Youth” by David Richard Porter offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes and values of the early 20th century. Published at a time when poetry was widely used to instill moral lessons and inspire patriotism in young readers, this anthology likely reflects the era’s emphasis on virtues like courage, duty, and perseverance. Porter’s selections would have aimed to stir the imaginations of youth through vivid tales of adventure, heroism, and the natural world. As a window into the cultural mindset of its time, this volume holds appeal for collectors of vintage children’s literature and those interested in the evolution of poetry’s pedagogical role. Despite its age and wear, the book’s clean pages suggest many of Porter’s rousing verses have been preserved for modern readers to discover and appreciate anew.
