Friends and Neighbours or Two Ways of Living in the World
Friends and Neighbours or Two Ways of Living in the World
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Book Notes: Cover contains moderate shelf wear including rubbed edges and corners. Pages are in good condition containing light to moderate foxing stains throughout its pages. Previous owner wrote inscription on front end page in pencil. Binding is tight and firm.
Author(s): T. S. Arthur
Publication year: 1864
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Philadelphia: Theo Bliss & Co.
ISBN:Written and compiled by famed Victorian-era temperance author T.S. Arthur, this book is a collection of didactic short stories and poignant vignettes designed to hold a mirror up to 19th-century American society. The overarching narrative contrasts two distinct approaches to existence: a life driven by self-interest, pride, and material accumulation versus one rooted in quiet integrity, community support, and everyday kindness. Through intimate glimpses into household disputes, neighborhood squabbles, and quiet moments of forgiveness, Arthur illustrates how small, seemingly insignificant actions—a soft word, a shared bushel of corn, or an extended hand— ripple outward to define a person's character and legacy. It serves as a fascinating, cozy time capsule of Victorian moral expectations and the enduring human struggle to choose compassion over selfishness.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
