Mister Peale's Mammoth

This hardcover edition is an ex-library copy, showing typical library markings. The book does not include a dust jacket. The cover shows some wear consistent with library use, and the binding remains intact. Interior pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures, though minor handling marks are present.

"Mister Peale's Mammoth" by Sam and Beryl Epstein, illustrated by Martin Avillez, is a captivating piece of juvenile historical fiction published by Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc. in 1977. This hardcover edition explores the adventures of the renowned American painter and naturalist Charles Willson Peale as he embarks on a scientific expedition to unearth a complete mammoth skeleton. The book, set against the backdrop of early American natural history, offers young readers an engaging blend of fact and fiction. The illustrations by Avillez complement the narrative, bringing the historical context to life. This edition, printed in New York, is an ex-library copy, as indicated by the library markings. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, and the book's condition reflects its previous library use. A unique addition to collections focusing on historical fiction and educational literature for young readers.