Anniversary Poem Delivered at New Haven, Conn. Before the Connecticut Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa, Sept. 12, 1826 [Alt. Title: "Genius"]

New-York: G. & C. Carvill, 1826. First Edition. Octavo (21cm.); disbound; 28pp. Contemporary ownership inscription, else Very Good and fresh. The author's longest poem, later published under the title "Genius." A native of Red Hook, Brooks is best known as the poetry editor of the literary weekly journal "Minerva." SHOEMAKER 23935.