“Primeval forests! virgin sod! That Saxon has not ravish'd yet, Lo! peak on peak in stairways set- In stepping stairs that reach to God! Here we are free as sea or wind, For here are set Time's snowy tents In everlasting battlements Against the march of Saxon mind.”
Quote by Joaquin Miller
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Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller, born on September 8, 1837, was a renowned poet from California, USA. His poetry covered a wide range of subjects including nature, history, mythology, and philosophy, and was greatly appreciated by readers. more
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