Rare Will Carleton / FARM FESTIVALS 1st Edition 1881 [Hardcover] Carleton, Will [Hardcover] Will Carleton

Description

1881 edition, not stated first edition. Hardcover is scuffed, faded, scratched, and stained. Cover corners/edges are well worn and slightly fraying. The cover at the top/bottom of spine is wearing away and faded. Pages are yellowed with minor spotting on some of them. Binding is split in the middle but pages are still secure.

This 1881 edition of “Farm Festivals” by Will Carleton offers a window into late 19th-century rural American life and culture. Carleton, a celebrated poet of his time, captured the spirit of farm life through his vivid descriptions and relatable characters. This collection of poems revolves around the annual cycle of agricultural festivals and celebrations, from planting to harvest. With its well-worn condition, this copy bears the patina of age, its imperfections a testament to the book’s journey through generations of readers. Despite its flaws, the text remains intact, inviting modern audiences to experience Carleton’s poetic ode to the hard-working farmers who shaped the nation’s landscape and traditions. For collectors, this edition represents a piece of Americana, a literary artifact that encapsulates the joys, struggles, and resilience of rural communities during a pivotal era in American history.