The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics is a book compiled by Frederic Lawrence Knowles and published in 1897. The book is a collection of American poetry and song lyrics from the 17th to the 19th century. The compilation includes works from famous poets such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Walt Whitman, as well as lesser-known writers. The book is divided into sections based on themes such as love, nature, and patriotism. Each section contains a brief introduction to the theme and the featured writers. The book also includes a comprehensive index of authors and titles. The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.