The Indian's invitation
Dublin Core
Title
The Indian's invitation
Subject
Blind
Poetry
Visually Impaired Persons
Mendicant literature
Description
"Francis J. Burns, the author of the following poem, became almost blind from inflammation. His health being very poor, and having a large family [to] support, he takes this means of trying to make an honest livelihood. Also, he is trying to raise money to establish himself in some other business, and respectfully asks your patronage."
First line: When the white man first sought in this country a home.
Abstract
Poem in 8 stanzas
Creator
Burns, Francis J., blind poet
Date Created
1890
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Harvard Medical Library Rare Books Collection (PN1083.B6 B97)
References
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Format
text
Language
English
Type
text
Identifier
DigID0002991
DigID0002992
Physical Item 32044115003584
BibID 009917303
Provenance
Part of the Harvard Medical Library Rare Books Collection
Files
Collection
Citation
Burns, Francis J., blind poet, “The Indian's invitation,” OnView, accessed April 25, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/13574.