[Illustration: The Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898. (_See p. 141._)] The Silver Series of English and American Classics BALLADS OF AMERICAN BRAVERY _EDITED, WITH NOTES_ BY CLINTON SCOLLARD AUTHOR OF “OLD AND NEW WORLD LYRICS,” “SONGS OF SUNRISE LANDS,” “THE HILLS OF SONG,” ETC. [Illustration: colophon] SILVER, BURDETT AND COMPANY NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO COPYRIGHT, 1900, BY SILVER, BURDETT AND COMPANY PREFATORY WORD While it has been, in the main, the purpose of the Editor to include in the present collection only such poems as commemorate some signal act of valor historically verified, it has seemed best to widen the scope sufficiently to admit a few selections that must have been excluded were the lines rigorously drawn. To appeal to the student of American history has been the primary aim; yet, inasmuch as the chord played upon--that of heroism--finds a responsive echo in every heart, it is hoped that the book may prove of interest to the general public as well. Though there has been no attempt at an exhaustive selection, a natural desire to cover as wide a field as possible has led to the admission of some ballads of lesser literary value, though it is believed that none will be found that has not sufficient merit to warrant its presence. The Editor desires to make grateful acknowledgment to Houghton, Mifflin & Company, Harper & Brothers, Charles Scribner’s Sons, The Funk & Wagnalls Company, The J. B. Lippincott Company, The Century Company, Herbert S. Stone & Company, John Lane, The Lothrop Publishing Company, and the _Youth’s Companion_, for courtesies extended, and also to thank most heartily the various authors whose work is included, or those representing them, for their cordial coöperation. CLINTON, NEW YORK, March, 1900. CONTENTS IN TIME OF STRIFE PAGE