The Book-Peddling Parson: an Account of the Life and Works of Mason Locke Weems, Patrio, Pitchman, Author and Purveyor of Morality to the Citizenry of the Early United States of America
Hardcover
1984 · Chapel Hill, NC
by Leary, Lewis
Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0912697091 . A Fine edition housed in a dust-jacket that bears some wear to the outer edges, otherwise Near Fine ; Mason Locke Weems is most well-known for his book, The Life and Times of George Washington. Weems was a book peddler and pitchman who worked in Philadelphia during the early days of the United States. He was also an author and purveyor of morality to the citizenry.; 8vo; 158 pages . (Inventory #: 59046)