A Little Boy in Little Boston: Reminiscences of Childhood

Cambridge: by the Author, 1935. First Edition. Paperback. 12mo. Printed paper wrappers; 42pp. Wrappers slightly age-darkened at margins, else a clean, Near Fine copy. Self-published memoir of childhood in Beacon Hill in the 1860s. Peabody (1847-1936) was a Harvard theologian, Unitarian minister, and a leading figure in the Social Gospel movement. This memoir scarce (OCLC 9 copies, of which 3 at Harvard), likely published as a private keepsake for friends and family. (Inventory #: 42543)