Modern Accomplishments: Or, the March of Intellect

Catherine Sinclair

Verlag: William Whyte and Co., London, 1838

Beschreibung

An early copy of this popular novel first published in 1836, in a charming fine binding. Seventh Thousand. Catherine Sinclair (1800-1864) was a Scottish children's writer. She was the fourth daughter of Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet, and acted as her father's secretary from the age of fourteen until his death in 1835. She then began writing children's stories, and captured the imagination of her young readers. For instance, her story 'Holiday House' marked a departure from the moralising tone of other writers. In Edinburgh, she was involved in charitable works, including the establishment of cooking depots and drinking fountains. She died unmarried, but her impact was significant: a monument in Edinburgh's New Town commemorates her work and describes her as 'a friend of all children'. In a full morocco binding, with gilt and blindstamped decoration and gilt edges. Externally, slightly rubbed to extremities. Hinges slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound, although the front free-endpaper has been removed. Generally bright, with foxing throughout, prominent to the margins. The titlepage has the ink signature of Florence L. Veale. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LTH16-F-14

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Modern Accomplishments: Or, the March of ...

Verlag: William Whyte and Co., London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1838

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine

Art des Buches: book