Description
1900 printing. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom. Binding is loose on the cover but holding firm on the pages. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages.
This early 20th century edition of “The Eugene Field Book” offers a captivating glimpse into the literary world of the beloved American writer and poet Eugene Field. Published just a few years after Field’s untimely death in 1895, this volume stands as a tribute to his enduring legacy, carefully curated by Mary Elizabeth Burt. Within its well-worn pages, readers will discover a treasure trove of Field’s delightful verses, charming stories, and insightful letters, all imbued with his signature wit and warmth. Despite the visible signs of age and use, the book’s true value lies in its ability to transport readers back to a bygone era, when Field’s whimsical tales and lyrical musings delighted audiences across America. For collectors and enthusiasts of American literature, this copy represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, a tangible connection to one of the nation’s most celebrated literary voices of the late 19th century.
