THE RUINS REVISITED, AND THE WORLD-STORY RETOLD. By an Americainist [sic]. [Lamoni, Iowa: No publisher, 1887.]. Octavo, pp. [1-3] 4-240, flyleaves at front and reR, original blue gray cloth, front and rear panels ruled in blind, spine panel stamped in gold and ruled in blind, gray endpapers. First edition. A nice association copy, inscribed in ink on the front flyleaf, “Frances M. Kemp, Presented to her by Sr. [Sister] M. Walker, April 18th, 1893.” "From the husband of prominent RLDS figure Marietta Walker comes this rather eccentric archeological and astronomical treatment of life in the Americas, with ample reference to the mound builders (and passing references to Lemuria, plates inscribed in Old Hebrew, and the life of the Lost Dauphin, etc.), the whole in keeping with the Mormon view of the settlement of America -- but perhaps most profitably and enjoyably read as a lost race novel" (reading note courtesy of Garrett Scott). Flake 9536a. Cloth worn at spine ends and corner tips, a very good copy. (#159020).
Price: $350.00
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