This colourful edition of henry wadsworth longfellows epic poem the song of hiawatha is specially selected with children in mind, tracing hiawathas life from his early years and his friendship with animals and nature spirits through his marriage to minnehaha. The song of hiawatha minnehaha edition leather bound january 1, 1898. In his book on the development of the image of the indian in american thought and literature, pearce wrote about the song of hiawatha. The song of hiawatha by henry wadsworth longfellow 1963 hc platt munk book collection. Theres an inscription in old ink on the blank page in the front of the book. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you.
Longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have a hiawatha book by longfellow leather bound. Minnehaha edition by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop, book store or private sale compared to an auction. The grolier club named the song of hiawatha the most influential book of 1855. You should know, however, that if you insist on beautifying your office, study, or any other room with leather books, you will most likely be purchasing classics of of one kind or another. The left margin is excessively wide, causing longer lines to continue in an outdented configuration on the subsequent line this version could use improvement in that area, but thats not a fatal flaw in the presentation. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.
Antique 1898 song of hiawatha book henry wadsworth longfellow minnehaha edition henry wadsworth longfellow, songs. Minnehaha edition by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As with non leather bound books, you can find all sorts of books, from all sorts of genres, for sale on ebay. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth. The song of hiawatha leather bound january 1, 1898. Description longfellows song of hiawatha 1898 first edition after his death in 1882, henry wadsworth longfellow was the first american whose bust was placed in the poets corner in westminster abbey a fitting tribute to this master of the long, narrative poem.
The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth longfellow that features native american characters. I have a couple of books, hiawatha that is thomas y. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Song of hiawatha by longfellow, minnehaha abebooks. This present volume was published in 1898 at new york and boston by thomas y.
Antique book song of hiawatha by longfellow 1898 hardcover. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Good condition with wear at the edges and corners of the covers. I first read the song of hiawatha in 1956 and have reread it a dozen times to the point that my book fell apart and this replaced it.
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