The Poetical Works of William Falconer is a collection of poems written by William Falconer, a Scottish poet and sailor who lived in the 18th century. The book includes a biography of Falconer's life, written by Falconer himself, which provides insight into his experiences as a sailor and his struggles with poverty and ill health.The collection of poems includes Falconer's most famous work, The Shipwreck, which tells the story of a shipwrecked crew...