The Epic of America.

ADAMS, James Truslow.

$850.00

Item Number: 145767

Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1931.

First edition of the work which introduced the term “American dream” into the lexicon and the “single best volume of American history” (Allan Nevins). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, frontispiece, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Illustrated by M.J. Gallagher. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

"Mr. Adams narrates the 'epic' of America with insight, sympathy and brilliant effect. The thought is suggestive and the narrative or pictorial quality graphic. In short, Mr. Adams has given us a real 'epic of America'" (The Springfield Republican).