2131b. Brewerton, George D., IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK. Newport. 1869
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2131b. Brewerton, George D., IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK. Newport. 1869
2131b. Brewerton, George D., IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK. Newport , RI . 1869. 66pp. 16MO. Soft wraps. “…Being a history of her life and rescues, with the public and private testimonials her humane exertions have called forth, to which is added interesting extracts from the numerous letters received by Miss Lewis from almost every state in the Union, prepared from information and documents furnished by herself.” Includes statement by Ida Lewis that “…having listened to …the manuscript…matters connected with my history and parentage are truly told….I commend this book to those who may be curious to know more of my life…as a faithful record, and the only one I have authorized to be given to the world. IDA LEWIS. Oct. 2, 1869 .” Rare authorized biography of this famed heroine in unusually good condition for this title. Complete, contents clean, wraps intact although worn and stained, spine chipped. (VG). $185.