Description
1971 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “Sparks From the Anvil” by E. E. Cleveland bears the charming patina of a book that has been read and cherished over the decades. Published in 1971, it captures the spirit of the late 19th century through a collection of homespun wisdom and anecdotes from the author’s experiences as a blacksmith and farmer. Cleveland’s witty and insightful observations on life, work, and human nature have delighted readers for generations, offering a glimpse into a simpler time when the rhythms of rural America were set by the cadence of the anvil’s ring.
While the hardcover shows signs of wear from frequent handling, the book’s soul remains intact, with the pages largely clean and the binding secure. For collectors and readers alike, this edition holds the promise of discovering timeless truths and hard-earned wisdom, forged in the fires of a bygone era and tempered by the author’s keen eye for the humor and poignancy of everyday life.
