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Paperback. Condizione: Good. The influential and adventurous Chicago socialite Mrs. Potter Palmer (Bertha) struck out for Florida in 1910, eventually buying thousands of acres of land across the state. In 1914, after setting up residence in Sarasota, she established Riverhills, a hunting preserve on 19,000 acres in the area now known as Temple Terrace. Local historians believe it was Palmer s vision to create one of America s first planned golf course communities, where every Mediterranean Revival villa sold would include its own grove. Intended to provide a hobby and part-time income for the wealthy Northerners lured to the Sunshine State, 5,000 acres were planted with the exotic hybrid Temple orange making up the largest citrus grove in the world at the time. The new city was named after the orange and for the sloping terrain of the land along the Hillsborough River.…

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First American Edition. 180 x 108 mm. (7 x 4 1/4"). viii, 344 pp. Contemporary American tree calf, smooth spine divided into panels by gilt rules, red morocco label (one joint very expertly restored, one hinge just as expertly reinforced). See: Sabin 28296; Howes 303. Blain, et al., Feminist Companion to English Literature, pp. 451-52. The leaves just a shade less than bright (due to paper quality), but AN UNUSUALLY FINE COPY (especially for an American imprint from this period)--entirely clean and fresh internally, in a completely sound binding. Extremely appealing in its very simple early American binding, this early account of life in New York before the Revolution largely centers on the author's relationship with the Schuyler family, and especially Catalina Schuyler (1701-78), the "American Lady" referred to in the title. First printed in London in 1804, the work is considered a crucial source of information about domestic life in colonial New York during the period. The daughter of a British soldier, author Anne Grant (née Macvicar, 1755-1838) went with her family at age three to New York, where her father was stationed during the Seven Years War. Grant would frequently stay with Madame Schuyler as a young girl, and, in the words of DNB, "clearly owed much of her upbringing to her generous benefactor, who even offered to adopt her." Using Schuyler as a focal figure, Grant here recounts the customs, family life, politics, and relations with Indigenous peoples in the Hudson Valley, painting a vivid portrait of her dear friend and the wider community." The "Feminist Companion" notes that the work "ranks high as biography . . ., autobiography . . . , and as history, with both detail and elegiac feelings about colonial life, especially the 'distinguished race' of Mohawks." Our author returned to Britain after 10 years among the colonists and later married the Reverend James Grant, moving to his parish in highland Scotland, where she tended a farm and gave birth to 12 children. Upon the sudden death of her husband in 1801, and faced with serious financial difficulties, she was persuaded by friends to publish in 1803 "Poems on Various Subjects," a substantial volume, which garnered approximately 3,000 subscribers. The present work was first issued in London in 1808, and appeared in the States the following year (in addition to our New York imprint, there was also a Boston imprint by a different publisher). Our copy of the first American printing is especially desirable for being in excellent condition internally and bound in a contemporary binding of winning simplicity.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: French. Language: French. 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 1796. 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: - French, Pages: : - 597, 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. 597 597.…