Altorf, A Tragedy . . . First Represented in the Theatre of New-York, Feb. 19, 1819 by [D'ARUSMONT, WRIGHT, FRANCES] - 1819

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Views of society and manners in America; in a series of letters from that country to a friend in England, during the years 1818, 1819, and 1820. By an Englishwoman [i.e. F. Wright]. FIRST LONDON EDIT.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Views of society and manners in America; in a series of letters from that country to a friend in England, during the years 1818, 1819, and 1820. By an Englishwoman [i.e. F. Wright]..

British Library, Historical Print Editions. paperback. New. 7x1x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

British Library, Historical Print Editions. paperback. New. 7x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

New York, E. Bliss and E. White, 1821.Contemporary half calf. XII,387 pp.First edition published the same year. - Frances Wright (1795-1852) visited both the United States and Canada. Later she sat up a colony, called Nashoba, for the rehabilitation of Negro slaves in Tennessee. (Cf. Robinson, Wayward women, p. 197/198 on Frances Trollope). This New York edition has additions and corrections by the auhtor. 'One of the most celebrated travel memoirs of the early nineteenth century.... The end of the Napoleonic wars and improvements in sea transport opened the way for the more casual tourist, and Francis Wright was among the first to turn this new accessibility to literary advantage' (Notable American Women, p.676). 'Fanny Wright, as she was popular called, has an interesting and provocative place in American history as an author, journalist, lecturer, social experimenter, and general disturber of thoughts' (Clark II, p.19). - (Foxed).Sabin 105597; TPL, 2 Suppl., 7059.

New York: E. Bliss and E. White, 1821. Hardcover. Fair. Octavo in original light blue apper covered boards over cloth spine replaced at a slightly later but still early date. Half-title present but lacking the title page, therefore either the first or second Ameroican edition, (2), half-title, xii+ 388 pp.. Edges uncut. Ownership signature of a member of the Wright family top of the contents page. Evidence of early repair as the the original cloth spine strip is replaced by a rather wider one unevenly cut where it is attached toi the front board; hand stitching evident to the gutte of the frist few leaves. Scatted foxing throuhout. OFFERED AS IS. Scottish-born Madame D'Arusmont, nee: Frances Wright (1795-1852) was an early feminist writer, abolitionist and social reformer who was greatly attracted to the United States during her first visit , atwo-year tour with her sister commencing in 1818. She later returned in the company of the Marquis de Lafayette in 1823 and in 1825 became a U.S. citizen;… Read More

London: Longman et.al, 1822. Second edn. 8vo, pp. x, 483 Bound in modern full cloth. Name stamp on end paper. Former owner's name on the titlepage: "James Bowley". A very good tight copy. Not in Lande; See Howes D-74, Sabin 18640, Clark II, 16. Scarce. Lacks the map. Accompanied by her sister, Wright first settled in New York City, while she attempted to establish herself as a dramatist. Frustrated by her lack of literary success, she returned to London in 1820. Her letters home however, resulted in the present work, which has been called "One of the most celebrated travel memoirs of the early 19th century [NAW]". This includes material on the condition of the working class, politics, education, religion, slavery, and women, while including the author's unabashed enthusiasm for America. Upon her return to America in 1824, Wright became a leading figure in the agitation for woman suffrage and the abolition of slavery. Of note was her attempt to establish an experimental colony for the gradual… Read More

Paris: Chez Bechet, 1822. First French Language edition. Original Boards. Good. 8vo, xiv, 351; vi, 359 pages, untrimmed in contemporary boards. Very scarce. Attracted by the ideals of the "Declaration of Independence", Fanny Wright traveled extensively through the U.S.A. tracking how those ideals were being realized. In France, who became almost like a daughter to Gen. Lafayette. She and her sister returned to America, and, with Lafayette, were guests of Jefferson at Monticello. Later, as a U.S. citizen, she founded the Nashoba commune in Tennessee, in anticipation of emancipation. She visited New York and Philadelphia, West Point, Niagara Falls, Lake Errie, and on to Lower Canada, Montreal, Lake Champlain, Burlington, Vermont, Washington D.C., to Virginia, with many observations along the way. This edition has a dedication to Lafayette by the translator, who also supplied a new translation. Vol. 1 ends with remarks upon Morris Birkbeck's letters about the Illinois country. All in all, Fanny… Read More

First Edition.The first book by Frances Wright (later D'Arusmont). Wright began writing the play in Scotland, but did not publish it until she moved to the United States in 1818. In the Preface she comments on the friendly reception she has received in the U.S., as a young, unknown author, and how it would have been difficult for her to publish and have performed such a play in England. Wright's sentiments were with social reform and progressive movements, and she became an influential abolitionist and promoter of feminist causes.8vo. Modern green cloth, dark green morocco label on spine, gilt lettering. Philadelphia: Published by M. Carey and Son, 1819. First Edition. (American Bibliography 50175; Wegelin, Early American Plays, page 82; Hill, American Plays, 334). Text somewhat browned and foxed.