rare antique book.
Macdonald or the Great Mistake antique 1830s story of a Scottish family with alcoholic father
Missing the title page. unknown author., unknown year published. probably sometime in the 1830s-1850s
a religious tract type book.
story begins " Some years ago, in a beautiful part of Scotland, a pretty cottage , standing in a garden which opened upon the high road..........."
" Deeply wounded and disappointed by the husband for whom she had made many sacrifices, her affections twined more exclusively around her children,.........."
small size book measures 5 7/8" by 3 3/4"
antique book in poor condition, paper covered marbled boards have wear, scuffing, bumped/worn corners. splits/damage on spine. markings/spots on endpapers. missing title page and any other pages that may have in front of the first page. Also missing the last page or two. last page is number 52. pages have various amount of yellowing, spots/stains. Sold As Is. no returns. Book is incomplete . Great reading, reference., gift/give to a friend/ decorating. book would look great on your bookshelf ! home/office/library shelf. please look at the photos
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