Evans wilson beautiful cover mi augusta evans wilson on free shipping on qualifying offers. Her beautiful writing style can be seen from her opening sentences. I would have liked to finish this novel, just so i could say i read all the books on. First published in 1866, evanss rich tale of the relationship between the dashing and worldly st. Augusta jane evans, or augusta evans wilson may 8, 1835 may 9, 1909, was an american author of southern literature and a patriot of the south.
Augusta jane wilson, or augusta evans wilson, may 8, 1835 may 9, 1909 was an american southern author and one of the pillars of southern literature. Evans 1896 vintage old novel antique book 1800s at the best online prices. Evans wilson and a great selection of related books. Elmo by wilson, augusta evans and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Evans by wilson, augusta jane evans a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Whatever of the best he can conceive, it is her part to be.
Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing home search new listings authors titles subjects serials. It almost makes one wish that purgatory existed, so that one could imagine augusta evans locked into a room for millenia with nothing but the starkest, barest. I read it seven times and liked it so much that one copy wouldnt do. Illustrated throughout with black and white plates. Those books were plutarchs lives and a worn school copy of anthons. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This free downloadable e book can be read on your computer or ereader. Elmo online from australias leading online bookstore.
Book shows some shelf wear to the heel of the spine, and. Elmo author augusta j evans wilson formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good near fine quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher g w dillingham co. Elmo was the third topselling novel in the 1800s, up there with uncle toms cabin and benhur. In fact, according to margaret mitchells biography, rhett butler was modeled after st. Evans wilson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elmo, a cynical man, and the heroine edna earl, a beautiful and devout girl, the novel became one of the most popular novels of the 19th century. In 1878, the home was purchased by captain and mrs. Augusta jane wilson, or augusta evans wilson, may 8, 1835 may 9, 1909. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Elmo, vashti, infelice, at the mercy of tiberius, a speckled bird, and devota. Place of publication n y date published 1866 pages 565 keywords novel. Featuring the sexual tension between the protagonist st.
Augusta jane, 18351909 a wikipedia article about this author is available evans, augusta j. Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere. Evans and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After reading it, my husband and i made a trip to lookout mtn and chattanooga tn where the book was set. Her beautiful writing style can be seen from her opening sentences, which read, he stood and measured the earth. The books heroine edna earl became the namesake of eudora weltys.
Elmo, by augusta evans wilson, was written in 1866. The novel sold a million copies within four months of its publication. Publication date 1866 topics rmsc collection digitallibraryindia. Elmo and edna earl, an exemplar of virtuous southern womanhood, sold over a million copies in four months and became. Augusta jane evans has 24 books on goodreads with 755 ratings. Elmo by augusta j evans, 9781406851847, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. When it first came out, the publisher had fifteen cylinder presses running day and night to keep up with the demand. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home computers sell. Elmo is a damn good story, and ill be the first to be tackling people in the street saying read this book.
Of evans nine books st elmo is her most well known. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The project gutenberg ebook of vashti, by augusta j. Elmo is a novel by american author augusta jane evans published in 1866. Elmo led to an interest in the author, augusta evans wilson. Evans wilson this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Late nineteenth century novel by augusta jane evans, mrs wilson, who was a. Book shows some shelf wear to the heel of the spine, and some browning to the outer page edges. Elmo 1866, vashti 1869, infelice 1875, at the mercy of tiberius 1887, a speckled bird 1902, and devota 1907. Fifty years ago, i dont think i would have been patient enough to read this book, but i am so glad i finally did. Elmo was the most famed and beloved novel by augusta jane evans, a june 2015 inductee into the alabama writers hall of fame. Fans of clean and wholesome historical romances, as well as books of georgette heyer, mimi matthews, julianne donaldson, and stacy henrie, will be swept away by this stunning romance. Mobi files can be read on kindles, epub files can be read on other e book readers, and zip files can be downloaded and read on your computer. Vashti, by augusta evans wilson, a project gutenberg ebook.
Elmo was the third bestselling novel after ben hur and uncle toms cabin in the 19th century, equivalent in popularity to the 20th century novel gone with the wind. Evans was a southern author who opened a hospital for confederate soldiers during the civil war in mobile, alabama. The book was handed down to me and became my favorite novel also. The author of st elmo raises pedantry beyond foolishness into vice. It was published by harpers, but met with indifferent. Elmo by augusta jane evans, first published in 1866, was the third most popular novel of the 1800s. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The books heroine edna earl became the namesake of eudora welty s. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Augusta j evans late nineteenth century novel about edna earl, an intelligent and ambitious young girl with a strong moral compass.
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