Descriptive lists of novels and tales - W. M. Griswold, - PDF ebook

Descriptive lists of novels and tales

Descriptive lists of novels and tales


The object of this list is to direct readers, such as could enjoy tlie kind of books here described, In several obtainable, bat which, in many cases, have been forgotten within a year or two after publication. Tliat the existence of works of fiction is remembered so short a time is a pity, since, for every need book of merit, there are, in most libraries, a hundred as good or better, unknown to the majority of readers.

 It is hoped that the publication of this and similar lists will lessen, in some measure, the disposition to read an inferior new book when superior old books, equally fresh to most readers, are at hand. This list will be followed by others describing fiction dealing with American City Life and with lists of '' International" and Romantic novels. 

The compiler would be pleased to have his attention called to any works deserving a place which have escaped his attention. It may be observed that, while excluding all which do not deal with country life, he has tried to include among these only such as are well-written, interesting, and free from sensationalism, sentimentality, and pretence
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  • Author: W. M. Griswold, 
  • Publication date: 1890
  • Company:Cambridge, Mass. : W : M. Griswold

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