The Golden Whales Of California, And Other Rhymes In The American Language

Dive into the crash of surf and the music of the American tongue The Golden Whales of California returns, alive with the voice of Vachel Lindsay. This restored 20th century poetry collection gathers Lindsay's California poetic tales and spirited American rhymes, a lively mosaic of coastal legend, street-corner song, and the playful cadences of everyday life. From the titular Golden Whales to brisk rhyming stories USA, these poems celebrate place, people, and the performance energy that made Lindsay a singular figure in classic American poetry. Readers encounter humor, reverence, and an unmistakable beat that transforms simple scenes into cultural myth. Historically significant and delightfully readable, this volume showcases Lindsay's experimentations in the poetic American language lines meant to be heard as much as read and stands as an important artifact of historical American poetry and early modernist expression. Whether you re new to Golden Whales poetry or collecting Lindsay s poetic works, this edition bridges casual enjoyment and scholarly interest. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions has meticulously restored this American rhymes book for today s and future generations. This is not merely a reprint; it is a collector s item and a cultural treasure beautifully prepared for lovers of classic American poetry, collectors of poetic American language, and anyone enchanted by California-inspired poetry. Rediscover the rhythms that once echoed across fairgrounds and lecture halls.