Arizona: A Romance of the Great Southwest

This hardcover edition shows signs of wear typical of an ex-library book. The cover has some fraying along the edges and corners, with noticeable rubbing on the spine. The library stamps are present on the interior pages, but the binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still functional for reading. No dust jacket is present, and the interior pages are slightly yellowed, consistent with its age.

"Arizona: A Romance of the Great Southwest" by Augustus Thomas, published by Dodd, Mead and Company in 1914, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century romantic narratives set against the backdrop of the American Southwest. This edition, illustrated by J. N. Marchand, captures the vivid imagery and cultural nuances of the region during this period. The book, originally adapted from a play by Cyrus Townsend Brady, reflects the era's fascination with the untamed landscapes and dramatic personal stories of the Southwest. This copy is an ex-library edition, marked by stamps from the State Hospital North Library, which adds a layer of historical provenance. The absence of a dust jacket and some wear on the hardcover edges indicate its journey through time, making it a unique find for collectors interested in early American literature and Western romances.