An edition of A Few lines composed on the Dark Day, of May 19, 1780.

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An edition of A Few lines composed on the Dark Day, of May 19, 1780.

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1780

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English

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Verse in twenty-two stanzas; first line: Let us adore, and bow before, the sovereign Lord of might.

The darkness which extended over much of New England was presumably the result of smoke and ashes from a forest fire, trapped in the atmosphere by excessive moisture. Cf. Bumgardner, G.B. American broadsides, 1971, no. 57.

Text in two columns; printed area measures 29.5 x 15.2 cm.

Bristol B5087.

Shipton & Mooney 43800.

Shipton & Mooney 43797.

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2268.

Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 586.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 43800; 43797)

Published in: [Boston?
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 43800., Early American imprints -- no. 43797.
Other Titles: Let us adore, and bow before, the sovereign Lord of might.

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Format: Microform
Pagination: 1 sheet ([1] p.)

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Open Library: OL14568865M

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A Few lines composed on the Dark Day, of May 19, 1780.