The Plaint of the Camel is a collection of poems written by Josephine Daskam Bacon. The poems explore the plight of the camel, a creature that has been used for centuries as a beast of burden. The poems are written from the perspective of the camel, and they express the animal's feelings of loneliness, exhaustion, and despair. The poems also explore the relationship between the camel and its human masters, and the ways in which the animal is mistreated and exploited. The collection is a powerful and moving exploration of the plight of the camel, and a reminder of the importance of treating all creatures with respect and kindness.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Fiction, Fable, Children's Literature