Rare Elswyth Thane / This Was Tomorrow 1951 – New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc, 1951 [Hardcover] Thane, Elswyth [Hardcover] Elswyth Thane

Description

1958 3rd printing edition. Hardcover has some normal shelf wear. Dust jacket has some slight fading and a few small shelf tears at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1951 historical novel by Elswyth Thane, a beloved author of family sagas spanning multiple generations, transports readers to the early days of America’s founding. “This Was Tomorrow” follows the fortunes of the Swinton family, English Quakers who flee religious persecution and establish a new life in the wilderness of colonial Pennsylvania. Thane’s meticulous research and vivid prose bring to life the challenges faced by these intrepid settlers, from braving the treacherous ocean voyage to carving out a homestead in the unforgiving frontier. Collectors prize Thane’s ability to weave rich historical detail with deeply human stories of love, loss, and resilience. This well-preserved 1958 third printing offers a glimpse into a formative era of American history through the lens of one family’s indomitable spirit.