The Columbiad

The Columbiad: A Poem is an epic poem written by Joel Barlow and published in 1809. The poem tells the story of the founding and growth of the United States of America, starting with the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus and continuing through the American Revolution and the establishment of a new nation. The poem is divided into ten books, each of which focuses on a different period or theme in American history. The first book describes Columbus's voyage and his encounter with the indigenous people of the Americas. The subsequent books cover topics such as the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, and the establishment of the United States Constitution.Throughout the poem, Barlow celebrates the achievements of the American people, their courage, and their commitment to freedom and democracy. He also explores the challenges and struggles that the nation faced in its early years, including conflicts with Native Americans, the institution of slavery, and political divisions.The Columbiad: A Poem is a significant work of American literature and a testament to the country's early aspirations and ideals. It is a sweeping epic that captures the spirit of the American people and their journey towards independence and self-determination.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.