1887 LITTLE MEN | Louisa M. Alcott | Early Roberts Brothers Edition | Illustrated | Decorative Publisher’s Cloth

Continuing the beloved story begun in Little Women, Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys follows Jo Bhaer as she and Professor Bhaer guide a group of boys at their school, Plumfield. Rather than focusing solely on formal education, Alcott weaves together lessons of kindness, perseverance, responsibility, and friendship through a series of memorable adventures and everyday moments.

This early 1887 Roberts Brothers edition is bound in its original decorative brown publisher’s cloth, stamped in gilt and black with floral ornamentation to both the front board and spine. The volume also has decorative floral endpapers and full-page illustrations.

Chapters such as “Nat,” “Stepping-Stones,” “Pranks and Plays,” “Daisy’s Ball,” “Taming the Colt,” “Composition Day,” and “Thanksgiving” capture the warmth and gentle moral instruction that have made Little Men a favorite of generations of readers. While a sequel to Little Women, the novel stands on its own as a portrait of childhood, family, and personal growth.

A wonderful addition to any collection of Louisa May Alcott, nineteenth-century American literature, or decorative Victorian bindings.

Condition: Very Good

Binding sound. Minor wear to boards. Pages clean.

A nineteenth-century Roberts Brothers edition that displays beautifully on the shelf while remaining a highly readable copy of one of Louisa May Alcott’s most beloved works.