History of Constantius and Pulchera; or Virtue Rewarded.to which is added, Love and Generosity. A Tale founded on Facts [with separate title page]

(Early American Novel)

Published by Published by W.C. & S. Hardy: Sawyer & Meder, Printers, Exeter, [New Hampshire], 1831

About this Item

118 pp. Tear at bottom of p. 19 with minor loss. 1 vols. 16mo (7 x 10.1 mm). This early American novel is set around Philadelphia during the American Revolution. The first edition was printed in Boston in 1794 and was reprinted at least 10 times before this edition. It "illustrates the relationship sometimes existing between the novel of adventurous travel and the semi-historical novel. In its cheerful conglomeration of improbabilities it agreeably suggests a prophetic caricature of the modern tale of adventure"-Loshe, The Early American Novel, p. 64 The second story appears here for the first time. American Imprints 7541 (CtY; NNC; Nh-Hi; ViU); Wright I , 1205 Black contemporary calf and boards. In half brown moroco slipcase and chemise. Bookplate of Frank J. Hogan and Lucy Frost Her Book 1832 on back endpaper 118 pp. Tear at bottom of p. 19 with minor loss. 1 vols. 16mo (7 x 10.1 mm).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of Constantius and Pulchera; or Virtue Rewarded.to which is added, Love and Generosity. A Tale founded on Facts [with separate title page]
• Publisher: Published by W.C. & S. Hardy: Sawyer & Meder, Printers, Exeter, [New Hampshire]
• Publication Date: 1831
• Binding: Hardcover
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  • Americana