Dallas, Mary Kyle - The Grinder Papers. Being the Adventures of Miss Charity Grinder Wherein Are Detailed Her Numerous Hair-Breadth Escapes and Wonderful Adventures While on a Visit to New York from the CountryNew York, Street and Smith. Soft Cover. no date, presumed late 1800s, early 1900s. Illustrated wraps. 339 pages. Ads present in the rear. A collection of short vignettes following the exploits of Charity Grinder in the city, told through the narration of her native New Yorker cousin, Martha Hawkins. This presents a humorous look at both the perceived backward ways of a country person in the context of big city life, while also portraying city life in a humorous manner. GOOD condition. Moderate browning, with minor to moderate uneven soiling to the covers. Wrappers creased and worn, with some staining. Spine split and chipped, with loss of paper at the head and tail. Interior browned. Faint staining to the first few pages. Several dog ear creases present. Good . USD 43.00 [Appr.: EURO 40.25 | £UK 34.5 | JP¥ 6744] Book number 008036is offered by:
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