The Circuit Rider by Edward Eggleston 1874 J B Ford and Company FE ex O. Book is in good vintage condition with some minor age issues including a slight vintage aroma from 150 years of age and back cove has a sticker (see photo)
The Circuit Rider: A Tale of the Heroic Age by Edward Eggleston, published in 1874 by J.B. Ford & Company (bearing vintage collector catalog markings FE, ex, O), is a celebrated 19th-century American frontier novel depicting the dramatic lives of Methodist itinerant preachers in the early days of the American Midwest.
Journey back 150 years to the untamed American frontier with this true first edition printing of The Circuit Rider: A Tale of the Heroic Age by Edward Eggleston, published in 1874 by J.B. Ford & Company. Bearing traditional archive catalog markings (FE, ex, O), this richly illustrated 19th-century hardcover captures the grit, faith, and rustic charm of early Midwestern pioneer life through the trials of horseback-riding preachers bringing religion to remote settlements. Displaying authentic, graceful character from a century and a half of history—including minor age-related wear, a classic vintage aroma, and a collector sticker on the back cover (as shown in photos)—the volume remains in overall good vintage condition. This historic 1874 literary treasure is an essential acquisition for collectors of 19th-century American fiction, regional Americana, and antique decorated cloth bindings.