1893 Rare Victorian Book - Evangeline, A tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Illustrated.
(Description)
Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Title: Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie. With Notes.
Publisher: New York, Thomas Y. Crowell & Company, 1893.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" X 5.5".
Pages: 183 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding with elaborate gilt and green floral decorations on the cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete and beautifully illustrated with full-page illustrations depicting scenes from the poem.
The book: Rare and Attractive Edition of Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This epic poem tells the story of an Acadian girl named Evangeline and her search for her lost love, Gabriel, set against the backdrop of the Expulsion of the Acadians. This edition includes detailed illustrations that bring the story to life, enhancing the reader's experience with visual depictions of key scenes.
The Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and educator. Longfellow was one of the most popular American poets of his day and is remembered for works such as "Paul Revere's Ride," "The Song of Hiawatha," and "Evangeline." His works often reflect his interest in the history and culture of America.
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1893 Rare Victorian Book - Evangeline, A tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Illustrated. Price List
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