Mecracken (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Trade Edition. 4to.236 pp, illus. First Edition, 1957. Price clipped. Rubbed along top anb bottom edge spine dj. Lightly foxed text block, else, Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 10.5" x 13.5". Brown heavy weave cloth with gilt bordered-black title plate and gilt lettering to front board, and black lettering to spine. Illustrated dj in acetate protector. Size: Quarto. Book.

The titular Elsie Ainslie is pressured into marriage at the age of sixteen by an older man named Albert. After their wedding, he isolates her from her family and keeps her trapped inside his home, sometimes drugging her. Unbeknownst to Elsie, Albert also victimizes two young Black women, Mira and Dora, who are pushed to suicide in part due to AlbertÕs abuse. Albert eventually murders ElsieÕs father (and three other people) and, at the end, faces narrative retribution through his death by alcoholism. 4 3Ú4 x 6." 108 pp. Blue-green wrappers printed in red. Some toning and chipping to wrappers. Very clean throughout. A very good copy of a scarce sensational novel that critiques the dangers and injustices of marriage under the patriarchy. First edition. We could not locate any information about Sarah L. Mecracken, including dates. This appears to be her only published work. OCLC records eight physical copies, only one west of the Mississippi (the Huntington). Wright III, 3679.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 116 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 116.

Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Two variants of the first edition, both in publisher's printed wraps lettered in red to front. Both exceptional survivors, one in untrimmed wraps with some offsetting to the rear and fore-edges a bit chipped. Preliminary and terminal leaves uniformly toned, else internally fresh. Collating [2], 108 with adverts to interior of wraps. Second copy in trimmed wraps, complete in 108 pages with dedication to verso of front wrap and adverts to recto of rear wrap, issued without title page. Some toning to the first and final leaves, else fresh. A scarce work considering the sexual dangers faced by women, including women of color, in a society that inadequately prepares them for male treachery. OCLC reports 8 first editions at libraries. The present pairing gives researchers a unique opportunity to study the print history of this rare work on gender and race. A contemporary publisher's advertisement for Sara Mecracken's tale of "social wrong" touts it as the story of "a beautiful, pure young girl from New York" who is courted, kidnapped, and forced into marriage; and the publishers market her tragedy as "thrilling, dramatic, and touching.appropriate for the home of every mother who would prepare her daughters to meet the dangers of society." Such an overview, focused on sensational thrills and conservative morality, belie the sharp social critique that Mecracken delivers to white patriarchy. At its opening, the book introduces us to an elderly Elsie. Watching her innocent grandson play, she realizes that she has an opportunity to counteract a violent system in some small way by educating him to value the bodily rights and autonomy of women: "No, he shall not be one to mar the life of the innocent, nor wear the victor's crown of debauchery and wrong; my few remaining days shall be devoted to pluck one brand from the seething hell of social wrong. He shall be taught the true responsibilities which belong to his own soul." As the narrative unfolds, the reader learns that in her youth, Elsie, a white woman, trusted her suitor Albert Ainslie, who would go on to sexually assault her, abduct her, and force her into marriage. Painfully aware now of her own vulnerability within the sexual economy, she further learns that she is not the only woman Albert has victimized: he also assaulted Mira and Dora, women of color, "beautiful creole" girls, who went on to be institutionalized and die by suicide. Women of any race are commodified and devalued by the system Albert operates within. Yet even they have stratified levels of empowerment. That the narrative comes from Elsie's perspective is notable. The suggestion persists throughout that Elsie' racial purity allowed for her survival, her (coerced) marriage rather than abandonment, and the chance to procreate and change the future through her offspring. Preserved by her whiteness, she is freed from patriarchal oversight by the story's end in a way no other women are -- her father is fatally shot by Albert while attempting to free her, and Albert subsequently flees to California and dies of alcoholism. No longer a victim but a survivor and a free woman under the legal system, she can become a savior to future generations of women by preventing at least one boy from growing into violent manhood. In this sense, Mecracken's story is progressive and conservative, placing blame for systemic violence on the patriarchy while placing responsibility for its solution on individual women. Near Fine.

Softcover. Condition: New. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition: 1885. This modern reproduction of Elsie Ainslie: a victim of social wrong by Mecracken, Sara L.; Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) makes an old or rare text available for consultation, bibliographic research, and specialized collections. Book images are non-contractual. - Informations complémentaires : Langue : Anglais | Format : Livre broché | État : Neuf | Nombre de pages : 108.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1885. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 116, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 116 116.