Isabella Graham - The Power of Faith Exemplified in the Life and Writings of the Late Mrs. Isabella Graham of New York

London, James Duncan, 1828. Hardback. A classic and inspirational memoir of a Mrs. Isabella Graham, a Scottish-American philanthropist and educator. Born in Scotland, Isabella Graham moved to the United States in 1765, with her husband John Graham, a physician of the royal army. After his death in 1774, she spent fifteen years in Paisley and Edinburgh, before returning to New York. Her charitable work, inspired by her faith, included running multiple schools for girls, founding several benevolent societies for widows and orphans, and giving generously to the poor. An estimated 50,000 copies of her memoir, 'The Power of Faith', were printed before mid-century. The widest circulation was in 'American Tract Society' editions. In the text, her daughter and son-in-law recall her early efforts to encourage industry among the female poor. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with a paper spine label. In the publisher's paper binding. Externally, slight wear to extremities, including some chips to spine and boards. Bumped to extremities. Boards stained. Joints split but holding. Rear hinge strained but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright with occasional spotting and handling marks. Copperplate signature to front free-endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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