The Old South Leaflets, Eighth Series (1880)

Boston: Old South Meeting House, 1890. [1890] Soft cover, 8th series. About 4-7/8-inches wide by 7-inches tall. Binding lettering in gilt. NOT A FACSIMILE OR RECENT REPRINT, this is the 1890 edition. Condition: Some age wear, mostly rubbing to spine strip, binding starting to crack. Overall, a few creases to binding/pages; lightly age toned; minor chips, a few small corner pieces missing from endpaper and several pages; six words with red line through them on p. 7; else Very Good. Text clear, readable. Stored in temperature- controlled room (no smoke smell from smoker). This publication was given to the attendants of the Old South Lectures for Young People (a supplement to the lectures), mostly the young people of Boston. The series began in 1883 as an educational tool on historical studies about American history. This series includes topics such as Mound Builders of the Ohio Valley; Manners/Customs of the Indians; Indians of New England; King Philip's War; Speech of Pontiac; Indian-Charity School in Lebanon, Conn.; and more. Very historical and educational. Uncommon. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Soft Cover. Very Good.