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THIS IS A RARE BOOK" Tom… is the story of a real home and a very real Tom. Reading it awakens the question of whether it is the more enchanting to be a boy, or a boy's mother; and it is hard to believe people who assert that there are drawbacks to both situations. The book is bright, hearty and stirring, full of teaching which does not involve a particle of 'preachment;' and it cannot fail to be interesting to every boy. "
" Tom. A Home Story "
By George Leonard Chaney ( He was a Unitarian minister )
Publishers: Roberts BrothersCopyright: 1877 ( By George L. Chaney )
Hard Back. Red Cloth. The Book is worn, but is in good shape for a 140 year old book. The Bindings are tight with No Rips or Tears. The Spine is complete, but worn. The Front & Back covers are OK, but have some stains. There is some shelf wear. The pages are clear with a little brown tint around the edges, but do have some small stains. The endpapers and pastedowns do not look original. The hinge probably wore out sometime over the… Read More