Alasco, An Indian Tale: Two Cantos, With Other Poems is a book of poetry written by William H. Simmons and published in 1857. The book is divided into two cantos, or sections, and includes several other poems. The main focus of the book is the story of Alasco, a Native American man who is forced to leave his tribe and live among white settlers. The tale explores themes of cultural conflict and identity as Alasco struggles to navigate between two very...