Rachel DuMont; A Brave Little Maid of the Revolution. A True Story of the Burning of Kingston, N. Y.; by the British, 1776. For Girls and Boys, and Older People. Originally Written for Private Distribution.
Albany, NY: Joel Munsell's Sons, Publishers, 1890. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Item #24501
Illustrated edition. Original pictorial boards. Engraved frontispiece and several full page and in-text illustrations. Signed and inscribed by Mary Westbrook on the copyright page: "For / Master Harry Fisher -- / with the warm Christmas greetings of his / friend. / Mary Westbrook Van Deusen. / ??? Christmas, 1893 / Merrie Christmas for dear little Beppo." Mary Westbrook Van Deusen was the granddaughter of Captain Tjerck and Rachel DuMont Beekman. In this book she narrates the story of her grandmother's early life. Chipping to spine and edges, front hinge a bit weak. About very good. ; Octavo; Signed by Author.
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