This collection brings together the works of John Lofland, a doctor and poet who became known as the "Milford Bard." Lofland wrote about life in Delaware and his experiences as a physician during the 19th century, and his work offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the region. This volume features both poetry and prose and includes a biographical introduction. 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.