Description: (Poetry) Anonymous (Whitney, Mrs. A. D. T.) : Mother Goose for Grown Folks: Hardcover. Carleton, Publisher, New York, NY. 1867. B&W Illustrations: Billings. Early printing, Very Good This book is in Very Good condition and was likely issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and edge wear. There is some beginning fraying to the spine ends as well. The text pages are generally clean and bright, but there are spots of foxing throughout. There is a small tear to the front endpaper at the top edge, close to the inner hinge. "Adeline Dutton Train Whitney (September 15, 1824 – March 20, 1906) was an American poet and prolific writer who published more than 20 books for girls. Her books expressed a traditional view of women's roles and were popular throughout her life. Adeline Whitney started writing seriously in her thirties, after her children started school. She first published poems and stories in local journals. In 1859, she published her first book, Mother Goose for Grown Folks. She wrote mainly for young girls and supported conservative values. She promoted the message of the era that a woman's happiest place is in the home, the source of all goodness. As this was popular among parents, her books sold extremely well throughout her life." (from Wikipedia) 2 132 #48740 $40
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Author: Anonymous (Whitney, Mrs. A. D. T.)
Book Title: Mother Goose for Grown Folks
Cover: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Carleton, Publisher
Publication Year: 1867
Place Published: New York, NY
Pages: 111p.
Topic: Poetry
Format: Hardcover
Edition: Early printing
Book Condition: Very Good
Defects: This book is in Very Good condition and was likely issued, without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in, generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners, of the book covers have some light bumping and edge wear. There, is some beginning fraying to the spine ends as well. The text, pages are generally clean and bright, but there are spots of, foxing throughout. There is a small tear to the front endpaper, at the top edge, close to the inner hinge. "Adeline Dutton, Train Whitney (September 15, 1824 – March 20, 1906) was an, American poet and prolific writer who published more than 20, books for girls. Her books expressed a traditional view of, women's roles and were popular throughout her life. Adeline, Whitney started writing seriously in her thirties, after her, children started school. She first published poems and stories, in local journals. In 1859, she published her first book,, Mother Goose for Grown Folks. She wrote mainly for young girls, and supported conservative values. She promoted the message of, the era that a woman's happiest place is in the home, the, source of all goodness. As this was popular among parents, her, books sold extremely well throughout her life." (from, Wikipedia)
Illustrator: Billings
Illustration Type: B&W Illustrations
Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Poetry
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Year Printed: 1867
Special Attributes: Illustrated
