Hurrah for New England or The Virginia Boys Vacation 1863 Louisa Tuthill HC Poor

Crosby and Nichols, 1863. Antiquarian cloth bound hardcover of Hurrah for New England! or The Virginia Boy's Vacation by Louisa Tuthill.

A moralistic story about a young Southern boy named Pidgie Beverley who travels to New England alongside his older brother, Clarendon, who is seeking a healthier environment after falling ill. Pidgie chronicles his transition from being a "proud Virginian" to gaining a deep respect for Northern industry and the seafaring culture of Marblehead and Boston.

POOR condition. Page block is completely detached from the casing. Covers majorly stained and chipped. Pages stained. Text is readable and complete. Previous owners' info to the front and back fly leaves. Reading copy in need of repair.