F. E. Renwick: The Ayrshire Association Prize Story. Craigelinn, Manukau in Manukau, Auckland for sale

Title page missing. [iv], 82, [1] pages + [4] pages advertisements. Moire pattern cloth limp wrappers with gilt title on front wrapper. 1/2"chip to cloth at head of spine. Edges of wrapper rubbed and worn. Moderate spots of foxing throughout. Staples rusting."Scottish story in dialect, the setting being events prior to the emigration to Otago. Hocken has pointed out that Mrs Pyke's maiden name was Renwick."- Bagnall 4742."Folk hae aften wondered what for out place is ca'd Craigielinn when it is maistly fine open land wi'no a craig or a linn on't. Weel we just gave it the name out o'richt'doun love and affection for the auld house at hame, where I was born and dwelt till the event happened that I hae set forth to relate [.]"; 8vo ; Signed by
Author
F. E. Renwick
Title
The Ayrshire Association Prize Story. Craigelinn
Publisher name
Printed By"otago Daily Times"and Witness"Company, Dunedin
Shipping time
2 - 5 days
Publication year
1884
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Fair
Vendor name
Renaissance Books
Vendor rating
Key words
New Zealand Literature Scottish Scotland
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