1913 First Edition illustrated by Agnes Pelton - When I Was A Little Girl by Zona Gale.

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(Description)

Author: Zona Gale, Agnes Pelton, illustrator.
Title: When I Was A Little Girl. With illustrations by Agnes Pelton.
Publisher: New York, The Macmillan Company, 1913. First Edition, First Printing.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: ix-390 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original illustrated full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the seven full-page illustrations by Agnes Pelton.

The book: A nice first edition, first printing of "When I Was A Little Girl" by Zona Gale, published in 1913 by The Macmillan Company, New York. This edition is noteworthy for its inclusion of illustrations by Agnes Pelton, which add a unique visual dimension to Gale's narrative.
"When I Was A Little Girl" is a semi-autobiographical work that reflects on Gale's own childhood experiences. The story is a nostalgic and tender portrayal of a young girl's life in a small Midwestern town in the United States, during the late 19th century. It captures the simplicity, innocence, and sometimes the complexities of childhood.

The author: Zona Gale (1874–1938) was an American author and playwright, known for her works that often depicted small-town life in the Midwest. Gale was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. Her writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and the deep exploration of the character's inner lives, reflecting the social and cultural atmosphere of her time.

The illustrator: Agnes Pelton (1881–1961) was an American modernist painter known for her abstract yet representational style. Though she is primarily recognized for her contributions to modern American art, her illustrations in "When I Was A Little Girl" showcase her versatility as an artist. Pelton's illustrations for this book are noted for their delicate, evocative quality, perfectly complementing Gale's nuanced storytelling.