American Authors 1600-1900: A Biographical Dictionary of American Literature

This hardcover edition shows significant wear typical of an ex-library book. The spine and cover have visible tape residue and library stickers, and there are signs of wear on the edges. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still usable for reference. There is no dust jacket, and the pages exhibit some library stamps and markings, but are otherwise clean and legible.

"American Authors 1600-1900: A Biographical Dictionary of American Literature" is an essential reference work edited by Stanley J. Kunitz and Howard Haycraft. Published by The H. W. Wilson Company in New York, this specific edition is the seventh printing from 1968. Originally copyrighted in 1938, this comprehensive volume offers detailed biographies of American authors spanning three centuries, complete with 1300 biographies and 400 portraits. The editors, well-respected figures in literary scholarship, provide invaluable insights into the lives and works of seminal American writers. This edition is particularly notable for its extensive coverage and historical significance, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of American literature. This copy is an ex-library edition, as indicated by the library markings, and lacks a dust jacket.