Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Maroon cloth binding stamped in gold. 192pp. Light wear, 2 sections of pages slightly protruding but firm. Photos on request. The author was born in Charleston, S.C. Father was William Young Ripley, born in Middlebury, Vermont a son of early Vermont settlers. She spent part of her adult life in Ghent, NY, moved to Rutland Vermont. A writer of prose, fiction and poetry, she was recognized as a major writer during her lifetime. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 192 pages of poems by this author of "Sibyl Huntington", etc. Gilt decorated cloth binding is faded and worn, splitting along the back edge of the spine strip; front inner hinge is cracked, flyleaf is torn on top right corner area; light foxing within. Book.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by J B Lippincott Co, Philadelphia, PA, 1873
Seller: Pepper's Old Books, Hanson, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. OLD -- Good (Cover has some wear, corners bumped & wear to top & bottom of spine) EMAIL for Pictures.
Language: English
Published by G. W. Carleton Pulbisher, 1869
Seller: Next Chapter Books SC, LLC, Lexington, SC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. First Edition. This hardcover book is Fine (considering the age), being square and tight. The brown cloth boards are rubbed through at the points and the spine has minor wear to the extremites with small tears to the cloth. The publisher blind stamp on the front board is sharp, and the gilt lettering on the spine is bright and legible. The pages are beautiful and the light blue endpages are clean, with the bookplate of a prior owner on the inner board and an 1890 signature on the free end page matching the bookplate. There is also a blindstamp on the free end page. The gutters are partially cracked but sound and tight. There is not a dustjacket, as issued. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. The Author was born in South Carolina and later lived in Rutland Vermont (bookplate referenced above identifies the owner as being from Rutland Vermont as well). A beautiful copy from 1869, being a First Edition.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the lives of the Armstrong family - civil war veteran John Armstrong, his two sons Kenneth and Clyde, and the troubled history of their late wife and mother - from their arrival in a quiet mountain town to the death of the patriarch. The author's deep understanding of human nature shines through her rich and nuanced characters as they grapple with issues of guilt, forgiveness, and the weight of the past. The book's themes resonate deeply with the human experience, exploring the complexities of familial relationships and the search for redemption. Through its poignant and evocative storytelling, the book reveals profound insights into the human condition, leaving readers with a lasting impact and a profound appreciation for the enduring power of love and resilience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.