Discipline: A Novel. By the Author of 'Self-Control'
[Brunton, Mrs. Mary Balfour]
From James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 29, 1998
From James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 29, 1998
About this Item
Second American Edition, after Boston edition of the same year (First London edition was 1814). 2 vols. 12mo. The second of Mary Brunton's (1778-1818) three novels. "A great novel written in the first person which tells of a spoiled young woman's journey to maturity and love. Great details of the London season and Scottish city and country life. Novel covers great themes such as jealousy, pride, suicide, sexual harassment, the oppression of the poor, true friendship, and true love. The novel includes also a great ball scene, a fashionable auction scene, a wonderful masquerade scene, a scary madhouse scene, and some vivid depictions of the horror of poverty." - Cathy Decker. Contemporary calf, with gilt stamp ownership imprint on upper covers of each volume "Isabella J. Kirk." Bookplate of David Belasco (1853-1931) in each volume. Missing enpapers, some wear to title-page, else VG Second American Edition, after Boston edition of the same year (First London edition was 1814). Seller Inventory # 368704
Bibliographic Details
Title: Discipline: A Novel. By the Author of '...
Publisher: Published by M. Carey & M. Thomas. G. Palmer, Printer, Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1815
Binding: 2 vols. 12mo
Edition: 1st Edition
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