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Hardy, Irene [Louis Filler, editor] : An Ohio Schoolmistress: The Memoirs of Irence Hardy

The Kent State University Press, Kent, Ohio, 1980

ISBN 0873382420

[1980] First Edition in this format, edited by Louis Filler. Pictorial dustjacket. Green binding, gilt lettering on spine, decorative endpapers, frontispiece, 210 pages plus bio of editor and listing of his books (as author or editor) at end. Condition of hardcover: Light shelf wear/ding at extremity and two corners lightly bumped. Faint erased pencil notes by book dealer on half-title; else overall Near Fine. Dustjacket has light shelf wear, light abrasion, else Near Fine. Protected with Mylar cover. No cracks or tears to binding, no bookplates or stickers, and no page tears. Kept in temperature-controlled room; no smelly damp stains and no smoke smell of a former smoker. This is a wonderful book about the memoirs of Irene Hardy, who was born on July 22, 1841 in Eaton, OH. She was a schoolmistress, a poet, a Stanford University professor, and a pathfinder for establishing standards for composition and teaching literature. Fascinating book about Hardy's pioneer life, early challenges as a woman, her influential actions in teaching and writing poetry, and much more. Educational and historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover

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