c.1890 - An American Woman

By Annie S. Swan

Undated, c.1890
E. P. Dutton & Co., Publishers/ New York

"An American Woman" is a novel written by Annie S. Swan, a Scottish writer who was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel was first published in 1890 and tells the story of a young American woman named Lillian Carroll, who travels to Europe in search of adventure and romance. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including social conventions, family expectations, and personal tragedies. Through Lillian's experiences, Swan offers a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural differences between America and Europe in the late 19th century. The novel was well-received by contemporary readers and established Swan as a leading writer of popular fiction. Despite being over a century old, "An American Woman" remains a compelling and engaging novel that offers insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time.

Green cloth with decorative art nouveau cover design. Gilt, black and green botanical design with gilt text to front board and spine, illustrated frontispiece with tissue guard, binding tight, black and white drawings, some light foxing, two name inscription to front endpapers, small bumping to bottom of front board (~1.4”as per photo), 336pp.

Size: 5 1/2” x 7 3/4”