1897 Rare First US Edition - The IRON PIRATE, A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea by Max Pemberton.
Author: Max Pemberton.
Title: The Iron Pirate. A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea.
Publisher: Chicago and New York, Rand, McNally & Company, 1897. First American Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 " X 5 ".
Pages: 266 pages.
Binding: Very good original publisher full cloth binding (hinges fine, minor wear and scuffing - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, handwritten school book prize note on the second blank page - as shown).
The book: An attractive First American Edition of THE IRON PIRATE - a thrilling narrative of adventure, piracy, and high seas. This compelling story, penned by the accomplished Max Pemberton, is filled with action and intrigue, making it a treasure for any collector of classic adventure literature.
The author: Max Pemberton (1863–1950) was a popular British novelist, who produced a large volume of adventurous fiction including The Iron Pirate, which was a runaway success. He worked in genres ranging from mystery and adventure to romance, and his vivid characters and compelling narratives have ensured his place in the canon of classic English literature.