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1866 - Antique Nineteenth Century Book
WOMEN OF THE SOUTH
DISTINGUISHED IN LITERATURE
by MARY FORREST
Published in 1866 by:
Charles B. Richardson
240 Broadway
New York
Illustrated With Portraits on Steel, Each of
Which are Protected by Parchment Paper
6.25 X 9.325 Inches - Hard Back
511 Numbered Pages
Good Condition! 160 Years-Old!
Up for sale is a nice, RARE antique Nineteenth Century book from 1866 titled: WOMEN OF THE SOUTH by Mary Forrest! This book features Thirty-Three women authors of the South with a biographical sketch of each plus many of their works, such as poems. This book is illustrated with portraits of seven of the women. The publication date 1866 is found on the title page. It is RARE to find an intact 1866 edition of this marvelous book!
I acquired this special book from a private collection in a large library. It was gently handled and treasured done through the years.
This book is a must have for someone interested in preserving the historical record of Southern literature and women\'s studies. This book highlights women\'s intellectual contributions in a male-dominated literary sphere. It also offers a window into Southern identity and culture in the 19th century.
ABOUT THIS BOOK: First published in 1861 (with later editions in 1865 and 1866), the work is both a biographical anthology and a critical assessment of Southern women’s literary contributions during a period of profound social and political change, including the lead-up to and aftermath of the Civil War. Forrest\'s aim was to highlight the intellectual and creative achievements of women who often faced societal constraints, offering insight into their perspectives on womanhood, regional identity, and the impact of war.
Content and Structure:
The book contains biographical sketches of notable Southern women writers, accompanied by selections from their writings. It includes entries on figures such as:
Octavia Walton Le Vert Caroline Gilman Caroline Howard Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie Catharine Anne Warfield Eleanor Percy Lee Maria J. McIntosh Almira Lincoln Phelps Marion Harland Emma D. E. N. Southworth Rosa Vertner Johnson Caroline Lee Hentz Sally Rochester Ford Susan Archer Talley Augusta J. Evans Jane T. H. Cross Mary S. B. Dana Shindler Ann Eliza Dupuy Amelia B. Welby Kate A. Du Bose Lizzie Petit Sallie Ada Reedy L. Virginia French Mary E. Bryan Anna Peyre Dinnies Louisa S. McCord Mary Elizabeth Lee Georgiana A. Hulse McLeod Mary J. Windle It also lists \"writers not yet authors\" such as Jane T. Worthington, R. Jacobus, Essie B. Cheesborough, and Emelie C. S. Chilton.
CONDITION: This antique book is complete and intact, in good condition for its age. The covers are in good condition with some age-expected edge and corner wear. The inside covers are in good condition with no cracking or separation present the hinges. Both boards are tight to the binding. There is the stamp of the original owner neatly applied on the front inside cover: M. Ashley Lambert, Attorney and Counselor At Law, Raleigh, NC. The pages are in good to very good condition, the pages are crisp. Most pages are very nice. Some pages have foxing, particularly the portrait pages and the pages opposite them. The decorated spine is in good condition with some shelf wear; the gold gilt lettering is easily read.
This antique book comes from a smoke free home.
This is a nice antique book that will be a nice addition to your collection.
This book would also make for a great gift for someone special!
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