J. M. Barrie — The Little Minister

London, Cassell & Company Limited, 1891. Cloth. A complete second edition of this sentimental J. M. Barrie novel, set in his native Scotland. Complete here in three volumes, this second edition published in the same year as the first. The second edition of this work, published in the same year as the first.Complete in three volumes.Half-titles present to each volume.'The Little Minister' is a sentimental novel set in the Scottish weaving village Thrums, heavily based on Barrie's birthplace. The novel is concerned with an improvised minister who is struggling with his rioting congregation of weavers.Written by J. M. Barrie, one of the most beloved Scottish authors of all time, with his children's tale 'Peter Pan' becoming one of the most classic pieces of children's literature ever.Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto to the front endpapers of Volumes I and II.Sixteen pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume I. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Some minor marks to the boards and spines. Rear board of Volume I and rear joint of Volume III are a little faded. Rear hinge of Volume II is starting but firm. Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto to the front endpapers of Volumes I and II. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .