Bear and Whale (Poem by James McIntyre)
Bear and Whale By James McIntyre A fable of the British and Russian dispute of 1885. Russians suffer sad distress For lack of freedom of the press, …
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Hunters and Trappers (Poem by James McIntyre)
Hunters and Trappers By James McIntyre Two hunters near to Hudson Bay, Their names John Grant and Tom McKay, Their skill and courage naught could da…
The Land of Fable (Poem by Victor Hugo)
The Land of Fable By Victor Hugo Now, vot'ries of the Muses, turn your eyes, Unto the East, and say what there appears! "Alas!&…
Eyes Like the Sea (Poem by Gilbert Parker)
Eyes Like the Sea By Gilbert Parker Eyes like the sea, look up, the beacons brighten, Home comes the sailor, home across the tide! Back drifts t…
A St. Helena Lullaby (Poem by Rudyard Kipling)
A St. Helena Lullaby By Rudyard Kipling 'How far is St. Helena from a little child at play?' What makes you want to wander there with all th…
Queen's Jubilee (Poem by James McIntyre)
Queen's Jubilee Ode, 1887 By James McIntyre Canada proves her devotion To her who rules o'er land and sea, For loyal thoughts do hearts insp…
Bacon, Hogg, Lamb and Shakespeare (Poem by James McIntyre)
Bacon, Hogg, Lamb and Shakespeare By James McIntyre Bacon, philosopher profound, With mighty thoughts his works abound, Reflections did his mind eng…
In Camp at Juniper Cove (Poem by Gilbert Parker)
In Camp at Juniper Cove By Gilbert Parker A little brown sparrow came tripping Across the green grass at my feet; A kingfisher poised, and was peeri…
Holland River and its Tributaries (Poem by James McIntyre)
Holland River and its Tributaries By James McIntyre Meanderings of a stream rises twenty miles north of Toronto and sweeps around the whole of South…