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Hamilton, Gail (pseudonym of Mary Abigail Dodge) : Stumbling-Blocks

Ticknor and Fields, Boston, MA, 1864

Two copies available. Original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine and lightly impressed texturing on covers and spine. 4 3/4" x 7 1/4." 435 pages, complete. Twenty-three additional pages of advertisements for other books published by Ticknor and Fields in the back. One copy has a former owner's inscription in pencil: "Sarah L. Knor[?], San Jose, Dec 23, 1865." The other copy has a former owner's signature in pencil on the front free endpaper: "Emma S. B[...]." Pages are very clean and intact. Pages are Fine. Binding is tight. Covers are clean and intact overall but there are a few spots and faint staining on the front and back covers, respectively, and a small bump on the top edge of the back cover. A Near Fine copy. Stumbling-Blocks is a book about Christianity, Christian principles, and how to live a Christian lifestyle according to author's perspective. The author discusses many topics including the relation of the Christian church to the secular world. Chapter titles: "The Outs and Ins," "The Fitness of Things," "Ordinances," "Church-Sittings," "A View from the Pews," "Prayer-Meetings," "The Proof of Your Love," "Controversies," "Amusements," "God's Way," "The Law of Christ," "Praying," "Forgiveness," "Error," and "Words Without Knowledge." Gail Hamilton is the pseudonym of Mary Abigail Dodge (1833-1896). Dodge was an author and essayist. Through her written works, Dodge advocated for women's rights in education and employment.. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover

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