Josephine Daskam Bacon's A Nautical Ballad is a collection of poems that explore the beauty and mystery of the sea. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional ballads to free verse, and explore themes of love, loss, and adventure. The collection is divided into three sections: "The Sea," "The Shore," and "The Sky." In the first section, the poems explore the power and beauty of the sea, from its depths to its surface. In the second section, the poems explore the shoreline, from the rocky cliffs to the sandy beaches. In the third section, the poems explore the sky, from the stars to the clouds. The collection is a celebration of the beauty and mystery of the sea, and a reminder of its power and fragility.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Nautical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction