Harper & Brothers 1898 first hardcover printing. Book is tight and square. No dust jacket. Book has some edge wear and corner bumping. Interior is clean, no bookstore stamps or writing; however there is a stain on inside front page and some slight foxing throughout. One loose illustrated page but all is intact. Age toning is present as is common in books of this vintage. Born in Louisiana, Stuart wrote "American local color writing that emphasizes regional characteristics in landscape, way of life, and language."