by hefnerbe | Mar 30, 2011 | 5. Indiana, II. Powhatan's Daughter
Line 1: “Morning glory” – F. Pursh Flora Amer. Septentrionalis I. 146 Ipomoea Nil.‥ Flowers beautiful pale blue, only open early in the morning, from which it has been called Morning-glory (OED). Line 2: “Lintel”- A horizontal piece of...
by hefnerbe | Mar 30, 2011 | 5. Indiana, II. Powhatan's Daughter
Line 26: “Nothing out of fifty-nine” 1859 marked the peak of the Colorado Gold Rush. Line 30: “Wagon-tenting” – Referring to the style of wagon with a canvas covered tent roof. Line 31: “jade” – A contemptuous name for a...
