Sketches of life among my ain folk
Title: Sketches of life among my ain folk
Author: William Alexander
Publisher: Edmonston and Douglas, Edinburgh
Date: 1875
Hardback - 1st Edition. 248pp - Publishers list of works in 24pp at the rear.
Additional Product Information
William Alexander LLD (1826 - 1894) was a Scottish journalist and author. His most widely known novel Johnny Gibb of Gushetneuk published in 1871.
He was very involved in the land reform movement and this book of sketches describe the harsh consequences of economic and social change for crottars and labourers.
Condition Notes
This really is a very rare and well presented 1st edition of William Alexander's book with its beautifully designed cover. There is some wear and tear around the edges and corners an especially at the base of the spine. The overall binding remains good with just some delicate looseness. The text pages remain bright and clean throughout.
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