Author Description

Ballads of the West is a collection of poems written by William Earl Harvey and published in 1920. The book is a tribute to the American West and its people, featuring ballads that tell stories of cowboys, outlaws, pioneers, and other characters who shaped the region's history. Harvey's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and directness, as he uses plain language to convey the rugged and often harsh realities of life in the West. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different theme or aspect of Western life. Some of the ballads are humorous, while others are more serious and contemplative. Overall, Ballads of the West is a vivid and evocative portrayal of a bygone era, capturing the spirit and essence of the American West in all its glory.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.