The Circuit Rider: A Tale of the Heroic Age

New York: J. B. Ford & Company , 1874 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. The first edition of this wonderfully illustrated work of adventure fiction set in the American midwest, written by Edward Eggleston. The first edition. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Written by American historian and novelist, Edward Eggleston, known for his works of historical fiction, such as this novel. 'The Circuit Rider' is an exciting, heroic tale set in the Midwest of America. Eggleston based this novel partly on his own experiences growing up, presenting an adventure-filled, yet realistic view of this life. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty additional illustrations. Collated, complete.With the bookplate and signature of Henry A. Kidder, an American bank founder, establishing Kidder, Peabody & Co. in 1865.Seven pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing and a little bumping to the extremities. Slight fading to the spine, with the odd mark to the cloth. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a little age toned, but clean. Ink inscription to the first blank. Very Good Indeed