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Late in the nineteenth century and into the early 20th century, Christian publisher David C. Cook issued the "New Sabbath Library", which consisted of numerous inspirational titles, mostly fiction. Some were written for adults, but a great many were aimed at the juvenile market. They were cheaply made, issued in an over-size paperback format. They frequently were illustrated with half-tone pictures and line drawings. Due to the ephemeral nature of the format, few have survived in decent condition. ***************************************** This is "The Young Ditch Rider, a Story of the Plains" to Which is Added, "In the Land of the Mirage", and Other Stories by John H. Whitson. The book was issued as the New Sabbath Library No. 12 in 1900. These are essentially adventure stories, that serve to illustrate what nerve, stamina, and determination can do in the face of calamity and seriously bad weather. ***************************************** TABLE OF CONTENTS (Some of the stories are very short) : The Young Ditch Rider / In the Land of the Mirage / The Shack on the Plateau / A Heroine of the Plains / From Forest to Printing Press / Why the Mills Were Started / The Indian Cadmus / Whistling Johnny **************************************** SERIES : New Sabbath Library (No. 12) / TITLE : The Young Ditch Rider, a Story of the Plains - to Which is Added, In the Land of the Mirage, and Other Stories / AUTHOR : John H. Whitson (1828 - 1919) / IMPRINT : David C. Cook Publishing Co. / PLACE : Chicago / DATE : 1900 / EDITION : Second Edition / STATUS - OP - SCARCE. / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Oversized serial format paperback; Contains numerous half-tone and line illustrations; 96 pages; approximately 6 1/2" x 8", pictorial wraps printed in dark blue and white against a background of light blue ; stapled and glued. Rear cover and insides of covers are printed with the publishers list. In our pictures we show the front and the rear covers, as well as five views of the interior. ************************************** CONDITION - GOOD ONLY - A previously owned copy that is worn but serviceable, with the following imperfections noted :: EXTERIOR -- Considerable surface rub, spotting and smudging; small tears extend from the spine, front and rear; toning to rear cover ; general weathering about edges; edges are chipped and have small tears; loss of surface paper to spine extremities; spine is considerably chipped and cracked. Previous owner's name written in ink at top of front cover (Adah Loveland - 1917). / BINDING -- Fragile but holding. Attachment of covers should be considered tenuous; there is evidence of mending to the cover attachment. All the same, as it is now, no leaves are detached or loose. / INTERIOR -- Top corner tips of leaves are bumped, and paper is toned, else clean and presentable with modest signs of use. Seller Inventory # 1843
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