The ship of the old marine,
Sailed out on the ocean green,
With sails of white,
And masts so tall,
To conquer all.
Sailed out on the ocean green,
With sails of white,
And masts so tall,
To conquer all.
American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha." One of the most popular American poets of the 19th century.
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