Excerpt from Ruins of Many Lands: A Descriptive PoemIN issuing the present Edition (the Fourth) of ru1ns OF many lands, the Author would Observe that as such a work, from its nature, must continue necessarily to admit of additions and emendations, he has availed himself of the opportunity afforded, by introducing in several places new matter, and by thoroughly revising the entire poem. Since the Publishers have thought it expedient to stereotype this Edition, the present is the last time, perhaps, that the Author can hope to amplify or correct, and, on this account, he has spared -no pains or care in the execution of his task, being anxious to render the work less unworthy that favour.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.