{"product_id":"books-ballads-and-lyrics-henry-cabot-lodge","title":"BOOKS - \"Ballads and Lyrics\" - Henry Cabot Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWall E-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \"Ballads and Lyrics\" - Illustrated.  1880  \u003c\/strong\u003e- selected by Henry Cabot Lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA book intended to introduce children of all backgrounds to literature.  The Preface says it all, and I have included it in the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLodge was a close friend of Teddy Roosevelt; one of his closest confidants.   He wrote over 20 books in his life plus a large number of articles.  This was his second book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in 1880, it was re-published in 1882 with the \"Preface\" included here.  Very Good condition; gilt edged and gilt background on the cover.  What a great selection of included works; many of which might be a bit lesser known, but of a quality that appeals to both children then .... and adults now.   Personally, I do not see this as a kids book, except for that exceptional kid who really wants to delve into some great writing.   Maybe that's just my take.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67876704157809,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1741\/3645\/files\/IMG-5188.heic?v=1793134588","url":"https:\/\/herdwear.net\/products\/books-ballads-and-lyrics-henry-cabot-lodge","provider":"Herd Wear Distribution center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}