Poems and Letters to Don Brown is a collection of poetry and personal correspondence written by American poet and journalist, Alexander von Humboldt Gay. Originally published in 1857, the book is dedicated to Don Brown, a friend and fellow poet. The collection includes a variety of poems, ranging from romantic sonnets to political satires. Many of the poems are written in the style of the Romantic poets, with a focus on nature and the beauty of the natural world. The letters included in the book offer insight into Gay's personal life and his relationships with other writers and artists of his time. Overall, Poems and Letters to Don Brown is a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a lesser-known American poet of the mid-19th century.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.