Book Description

Originally published in 1859, Rock Me to Sleep Mother is a touching and sentimental poem about a daughter pleading with her mother to give her comfort and love. It became an instant classic and resonated with many families during the Civil War, as soldiers would often recite it while away from their families. Now a beloved piece of literature, this poem is a beautiful reminder of the unbreakable bond between mothers and their children. 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.