The Chimney-Corner.

STOWE, Harriet Beecher.

$6,500.00

Item Number: 149908

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1888.

Later printing of this classic collection of essays which deals primarily with women’s issues, such as property rights, voting and education in post-Civil War America. Octavo, original publisher’s full cloth. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Trust in the Lord and do good. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford March 1893.” In near fine condition with light rubbing to the front and back panel. Rare and desirable signed.

Through a blend of personal anecdotes, didactic storytelling, and practical advice, Stowe advocates for Christian values, women’s moral influence, and the importance of education. She also touches on the ongoing struggles of formerly enslaved people and the broader social reforms needed in a rapidly changing America. While the book lacks a single narrative, its themes align with Stowe’s broader literary and reformist concerns, reinforcing her role as a key voice in 19th-century American thought.