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Vagabond's House
by
Don Blanding
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Paperback, 116 pages
Published
July 2nd 2008
by Spencer Press
(first published 1945)
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Picture book with poems evocative of the spirit of Aloha, woodblock-like pen and ink drawings in art deco style. Romanticized Hawaiiana from the early to mid-Twentieth Century. Not a thick heavy book. Very enjoyable.
"Vagabond's House" is one of about 10 books that Don Blanding wrote. He lived for a time in Hawaii and this book reflects his love for the islands.
"Some of us drift to these shores on the trade-winds;
Drift here and linger. The days slip along,
Autumn and summer, the spring and the winter
Pass like the uncounted notes of a song.
Some of our hearts find their roots here and blossom.
Harder each day to depart if one lingers,
Hours a...more
"Some of us drift to these shores on the trade-winds;
Drift here and linger. The days slip along,
Autumn and summer, the spring and the winter
Pass like the uncounted notes of a song.
Some of our hearts find their roots here and blossom.
Harder each day to depart if one lingers,
Hours a...more
Don Blandings poetry is simple yet transforming. It does not need to be interpreted or thought on too long...just revel in the places he takes you. I love all of his books.
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