"There Miss Phelps' book is justly regarded as one of the best volumes of short stories ever published in this country. The Independent says: ." . . If Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is not the best living writer of short stories, it would be difficult to find the name to be properly set above hers. Beyond the ordinary attractive elements of construction or literary workmanship, she puts thought, and especially heart, into whatever she writes. A volume of her stories, like ' Sealed Orders, ' is an admirable book for family reading ...
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"There Miss Phelps' book is justly regarded as one of the best volumes of short stories ever published in this country. The Independent says: ." . . If Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is not the best living writer of short stories, it would be difficult to find the name to be properly set above hers. Beyond the ordinary attractive elements of construction or literary workmanship, she puts thought, and especially heart, into whatever she writes. A volume of her stories, like ' Sealed Orders, ' is an admirable book for family reading, than which no better selection can easily be made." The Golden Rule remarks: "We do not know of any kindred collection that combines so much of variety, strength, and beauty." The Portland Transcript observes: "People may criticise Mrs. Phelps' books, but everybody reads them, and finds in them a charm which they are not slow to acknowledge." - "Literary News," Volume 1 * * * * * This book consists of seventeen stories, most of which appeared originally in "Harper's Monthly," "New York Independent," "Scribner," and the "Atlantic Monthly." The admirers of this gifted author will be pleased to get them in this neat and convenient volume. * * * * * "One would need to go far and search diligently before finding stories more sweet and tender, more intense in their realism, or exhibiting a keener or more womanly sympathy, than the stories which are contained in Miss Phelps's volume." - "Boston Journal."
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Seller's Description:
Illustrated by No Illus. Good. 12mo, pg. 345, Front and rear hinge starting to crack, previous owner signed paste down-Old Mother Goose story has pencil markings and cross outs throughout as if edited for a play. A collection of short stories including some fantasy pieces. Good, edges are shelfworn and scuffed slightly, soiled., no DJ.
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Fair. Fair hardcover. No DJ. Text unmarked. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/scuffing and bumped corners. Spine edge wear. Binding cracked but still intact. Book shelf-cocked.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Good. Good condition. (novels, manners and customs) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Publisher:
Houghton, Osgood & Company Riverside Press
Published:
1879
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
11551212968
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Jacket. Previous owner's name stamped on flyleaf. Also Chicago Public Library stamp on flyleaf. Remnants of library card removed from inside back cover. Corners lightly bumped. Top edge of spine lightly frayed. Binding still relatively tight. Paper slightly but not very badly browned. Copyright page and title page both say year 1879.
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Near Fine. First edition. Boards and end of the spine lightly worn, else near fine. A collection of short stories including some fantasies and one featuring a lesbian ghost.