First Settlers of New England: or, Conquest of the Pequods
Item #81469
[CHILD, Lydia Maria]. A Lady of Massachusetts. The First Settlers of New England: or, Conquest of the Pequods, Narragansets and Pokanokets: as Related by a Mother to her Children, and Designed for the Instruction of Youth. Boston: Munroe and Francis, [1829]. 1st ed., 1st issue. 12mo. 282, [2], 4 (advts) pp., frontis. In morocco-backed marbled paper boards. Very discreet strengthening to both joints, otherwise only light rubbing. Scattered foxing. Penciled owner name on the front free endpaper, otherwise clean. A very good copy. BAL 3100. Sabin 76379. American Imprints 38133. New England author and social reformer, Child had a productive writing career producing novels, domestic literature for women, and juvenile literature. At times she was the primary breadwinner and supported her family by her writing. Her social station meant she was traveling in circles that included Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Greenleaf Whittier, Margaret Fuller, and others. An uncommon work by an important 19th century writer.
Price: $1,000.00