Description
Sherwood, Mary Martha. The Indian Pilgrim; or The Progress of the Pilgrim Nazareenee. Wellington, Salop: F. Houlston, 1818. Second Edition. 12mo, 224 pp. Quarter-bound in leather with marbled paper boards and a decorative spine. The leather shows some cracking along the folds and wear to the edges and corners, but the binding remains structurally sound. The frontispiece and title page display age toning and light soiling, while the text block is largely free of foxing and remains legible throughout.
A rare early 19th-century work blending Christian allegory with cultural reflections of the period. A notable collectible for those interested in missionary literature and early cross-cultural religious narratives. Such a remarkable find. This book represents a fascinating moment in literature where storytelling transcended boundaries, blending allegory with the vivid realities of its era. 🌍
