Along the Trail. A Book of Lyrics
Boston: Small, Maynard and Co., 1898. First Edition. Small Octavo. Item #022812
115pp. The author studied art and theology and in 1887 met Bliss Carman, the poet, with whom he later collaborated. Beside publishing his poetry, he translated eight of Maeterlinck's plays into English. A handsome copy bound by B.G. in full brown cloth lettered and decorated in gilt, spine gilt, previous owner's name, small bookseller's ticket to rear pastedown, that of D.P. Elder and Morgan Shepard of San Francisco. Paul Elder and Morgan Shepard were in partnership from 1898-1903, and during that time they published about forty books. A very nice, near fine copy.
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