17674 Dickens including spine and back

including spine and back

A young man sets out to find a woman who can meet the stringent requirements set out by his mother before she died

A biography of the author

This little book is an excellent addition for the collector

17674 Dickens including spine and back"Wells' meticulously reserached and beautifully written book introduces a fascinating group of individuals whose contributions to Austen studies have long been obscure." Learn about Alberta Burke, Oscar Fay Adams, William Dean Howells, and other Americans who played a major role in the history of Austen appreciation, from recognizing her talent to collecting ephemera and books that are still explored by scholars today, with more to uncover. Bloomsbury