Description: The last of the Lenape, and other poems Author: Janney, Samuel M. Title: The last of the Lenape, and other poems Publication: Philadelphia: H. Perkins, 1839 Description: First edition, 12mo, pp. 180; endpapers badly discolored, spine and covers a little faded, else a good copy or better in original brown floral embossed cloth. Janney (1801-1880) was a Quaker minister, reformer, and historian of some note in Virginia. He was active in the Hicksite division of his sect, was among the first and most outspoken advocates of abolition in the District of Columbia, and briefly served as a superintendent of Indian affairs. This book, Janney's first, is a compilation of verses on various subjects such nature, emotions, and elegies, and includes a section on scientific subjects such as light and electricity. Janney's "verses, although decorous, correct, and varied, lack wings. His reputation as an author deservedly rests on his prose works," which include a much reprinted biography of William Penn (1852), autobiographical Memoirs (1881), and the 4-volume History of the Religious Society of Friends, from its Rise to the Year 1828 (1860-67) (DAB V, 611). Seller ID: 3184 Subject: Americana, Literature, Poetry Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 135 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Author: Janney, Samuel M
Publisher: H. Perkins
Year Printed: 1839
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
