James Fenimore Cooper original manuscript fragments of Home as Found, 1838
Permanent ID:
12688
Call number:
Am .0485
Date:
1838
Image Description:
Fragments of the original manuscript of Home as Found, a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, sequel to the more popular book Homeward Bound. Both novels reflect Cooper's travels in Europe and his return to politically tumultous America.
Inscription:
Latter part of Manuscript
"HOME AS FOUND"
J. Fenimore Cooper.
"Mr. Cooper has the rest. He requested that it should be left with Messrs. Lea and Blanchard."
October 25, 1838.
J.S.
Presented to the Historical
Society of Pennsylvania by
Lea Brothers & Co.
April 2, 1887.
(title page)
Format:
Manuscripts
Dimensions:
Width: 22 cm, Height: 32.5 cm