The Columbiad

The Columbiad: A Poem is an epic poem written by American poet and diplomat Joel Barlow in 1809. The poem is a celebration of American history and culture, chronicling the founding of the United States and its growth into a powerful nation. The work is divided into ten books, each focusing on a different period in American history. The first book describes the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, while the subsequent books cover the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the early years of the United States. The poem also includes references to classical mythology and literature, as well as Barlow's own philosophical and political beliefs. The Columbiad was well-received upon its publication and is considered an important work of American literature.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.