Ann Fraser-Tytler — Leila or the Island

London, George Routledge & Sons, 1894. Cloth. A smart copy of this scarce novel from Scottish writer Ann Fraser-Tytler. Scarce work. Originally published in 1839, this novel follows the adventures of its titular character, Leila, exploring themes of childhood, the importance of family, and the challenges of growing up. Written by Ann Fraser-Tytler, a Scottish novelist who went on to write two further novels following Leila, being Leila in England (1842) and Leila at Home (1852). In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .