Yankee Drover: Being the Unpretending Life of Asa Sheldon, Farmer, Trader, and Working Man 1788-1870

This trade paperback is in good condition with minimal wear. The cover shows slight edge wear but remains vibrant and intact. The spine is strong with no creases, and the pages are clean and free from inscriptions or annotations. There is no dust jacket, as expected for this format. Overall, the book is well-preserved and suitable for both reading and collection.

"Yankee Drover: Being the Unpretending Life of Asa Sheldon, Farmer, Trader, and Working Man 1788-1870" by Asa Sheldon offers a vivid account of the life of a 19th-century farmer and trader. Published by University Press of New England in 1988, this trade paperback is a revised edition of the original 1862 publication, "Life of Asa G. Sheldon." The book explores the day-to-day experiences and challenges faced by Sheldon in Massachusetts, providing valuable insights into the labor and social history of the time. This edition includes a foreword by John Seelye, adding contemporary context to Sheldon's narrative. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings. This revised edition is an essential read for those interested in American history and biography, particularly focusing on rural life in the 19th century.