This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Peggy the Mule Passes On in a Lamented Farewell
A humorous lament preserves Peggy the mule who died at twenty three in eighteen eighty four era. The poem blends playful family anecdote with biblical imagery as Peggy is laid to rest and mourned by her owner and community. The speaker recalls her quirkiness, strength, and faithful nature, comparing her to a cherished companion who bridged worlds from Palestine to Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Lebanon
Zion's Wall
Yonder Hill
Palestine
Galilee
Doc Rankin