The convict's return and Beautiful Balmerino : two new poems /
McGonagall, William.
[Edinburgh : s.n.,
1901?]
In two columns with a coat of arms above the title.
In verse.
'Composed, July 1901'.
At the top of the sheet in McGonagall's hand - 'Sir Wm. Topaz McGonagall. Poet'.
Printed beneath the title are two letters of acknowledgement for receipt of poems from McGonagall, one from Francis Knollys on behalf of the King, the other from Lord Wolseley.
The convict's return - first lines read: Ye mountains and glens of fair Scotland I'm with ye once again, / During my absence from ye my heart was like to break in twain; / Oh! How I longed to see you and the old folks at home, / And with my lovely Jeannie once more in the green woods to roam.
Beautiful Balmerino - first lines read: Beautiful Balmermo on the bonnie banks of Tay, / It's a very bonnie spot in the months of June or May; / The scenery there is charming and fascinating to see, / Especially the surroundings of the old Abbey.
English poetry