The Poems of a Child is a charming collection of poetry written by the young American poet Edith Thomas, who began writing poetry at the age of six. The book was first published in 1899 and includes over thirty poems that capture the innocence and wonder of childhood. The collection is introduced by British writer and critic Richard Le Gallienne, who praises Thomas's precocious talents and youthful energy. A delightful read for anyone interested in early twentieth-century American poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.