The muse of Hesperia [microform] : a poetic reverie.
Peirce, Thomas,1786-1850.
Philomathic Society.
Cincinnati : Published by the Philomathic Society, Looker & Reynolds, printers,
1823.
"In November, 1821, the Philomathic Society of Cincinnati College offered ... a gold medal ... for the best poem that should be written for the occasion, by a citizen of the western country. ... these restrictions were imposed:--that it should consist of not less that 400 lines; and that whatever natural scenery, historical incidents or existing institutions might be commemorated, should be of a western character."--p. [v]
Half-title: Philomathic prize poem.
Attributed to Thomas Peirce by Halkett & Laing.
Sabin 62740.
Sabin Unit 149.
LIT-211.
Microfiche.