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Milly or The Hidden Cross Lucy Ellen Guernsey β€ Loring, 1866
Milly or The Hidden Cross Lucy Ellen Guernsey Loring, 1866
Title: Milly or The Hidden Cross
Author: Lucy Ellen Guernsey
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Loring, 1866
OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 680419882
Size: ~ 5 x 8 186 pages
Synopsis: Lucy Ellen Guernsey was an active member of the Episcopal church and who for 11 years (1888-99) edited a religious publication, the Parish Visitor, intended for distribution in prisons, homes, and hospitals.
In the 30 years that were her most productive (1855-85), Guernsey wrote more than 60 books, most of them published by the American Sunday School Union (ASSU). Often the ASSU publications were no longer than pamphlets, but Guernsey's were juvenile novels, frequently running to more than 200 pages. The speed with which she wrote took its toll on her work; most of her novels are loosely plotted at best. However, she does have a good ear for natural-sounding dialogue, and her novel The Chevalier's Daughter (1880) was praised in the Saturday Review for its accurate portrayal of the manners and customs of the people.
Most of Guernsey's novels are best described as domestic fictionsβstories about contemporary young people and their families and the problems of reaching responsible maturity. The ASSU novels characteristically conclude with an apt biblical quotation to reinforce the moral point.
A prolific writer, Guernsey is most distinguished by her close observations of people and animals, her natural dialogue, and her wit. Her books are marred, however, by the looseness of the plots. Yet especially in those novels published by ASSU, she clearly reflects the values and attitudes a significant segment of the community wished to inculcate in children of the time.
cf "Guernsey, Lucy Ellen ." American Women Writers: A Critical Reference Guide from Colonial Times to the Present. . Encyclopedia.com. 8 Nov. 2022
Overall Condition: The embossed decorative cover seems to be some sort of leather like material. Considering the age of the book it is in decent condition. All the pages are bound with the threads showing quite often. As you might expect the 186 pages are tanned and foxed and yet remain very readable. Six other works are advertised on the last pages. See the images and ask questions if necessary.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Milly or The Hidden Cross
Author: Lucy Ellen Guernsey
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Loring, 1866
OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 680419882
Size: ~ 5 x 8 186 pages
Synopsis: Lucy Ellen Guernsey was an active member of the Episcopal church and who for 11 years (1888-99) edited a religious publication, the Parish Visitor, intended for distribution in prisons, homes, and hospitals.
In the 30 years that were her most productive (1855-85), Guernsey wrote more than 60 books, most of them published by the American Sunday School Union (ASSU). Often the ASSU publications were no longer than pamphlets, but Guernsey's were juvenile novels, frequently running to more than 200 pages. The speed with which she wrote took its toll on her work; most of her novels are loosely plotted at best. However, she does have a good ear for natural-sounding dialogue, and her novel The Chevalier's Daughter (1880) was praised in the Saturday Review for its accurate portrayal of the manners and customs of the people.
Most of Guernsey's novels are best described as domestic fictionsβstories about contemporary young people and their families and the problems of reaching responsible maturity. The ASSU novels characteristically conclude with an apt biblical quotation to reinforce the moral point.
A prolific writer, Guernsey is most distinguished by her close observations of people and animals, her natural dialogue, and her wit. Her books are marred, however, by the looseness of the plots. Yet especially in those novels published by ASSU, she clearly reflects the values and attitudes a significant segment of the community wished to inculcate in children of the time.
cf "Guernsey, Lucy Ellen ." American Women Writers: A Critical Reference Guide from Colonial Times to the Present. . Encyclopedia.com. 8 Nov. 2022
Overall Condition: The embossed decorative cover seems to be some sort of leather like material. Considering the age of the book it is in decent condition. All the pages are bound with the threads showing quite often. As you might expect the 186 pages are tanned and foxed and yet remain very readable. Six other works are advertised on the last pages. See the images and ask questions if necessary.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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