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The Poetical Works Of George M. Horton is a collection of poems written by George Moses Horton, an African American poet who lived during the nineteenth century. The book includes a variety of poems that touch on themes such as love, nature, and social justice. Horton's poems are known for their lyrical style and vivid imagery, and they often explore the experiences of African Americans during a time of great social and political upheaval in the United States. The collection includes some of Horton's most famous works, including ""The Slave's Complaint"" and ""On Liberty and Slavery."" This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American literature, poetry, and history.Blown up with painful care, and hard to light, A glimmering torch, blown in a moment out; Suspended by a webb, an angler's bait, Floating at stake along the stream of chance, Snatch'd from its hook by the fish of poverty. A silent cavern is his last abode; The king's repository, veil'd with gloom, The umbrage of a thousand oziers; bowed, The couch of hallowed bones, the slave's asylum, The brave's retreat, and end of ev'ry care.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.