The Rose Of Sharon, A Religious Souvenir For MDCCCXLV (1845)
by Miss S.C. Edgarton
Publisher: A. Tompkins and B.B. Mussey 1845
Copyright 1844 Abel Tompkins
William A. Hall & Co., Printers
Preface August 1, 1844
NOTE: Prior owner has their inscription on front cover page, "Sharon Sue Lager"
NOTE: Front pages are detached from spine, see photos
"The Rose of Sharon, A Religious Souvenir for MDCCCXLV (1845)" is an anthology compiled by Miss S.C. Edgarton, serving as a religious gift book for the year 1845. This collection likely features a selection of poems, essays, and stories with a religious or moral focus, intended to provide spiritual guidance and edification for its readers. Common themes in such "souvenirs" of the era would have included virtue, faith, and the importance of religious devotion. The book's purpose was to offer uplifting and inspirational reading material, reflecting the religious sentiments and literary tastes of the time.
Miss S.C. Edgarton was an author and editor who contributed to the literary landscape of the 19th century, particularly within religious and gift book publications. Her achievement with "The Rose of Sharon" lies in her ability to compile and curate a collection of writings that would appeal to the religious sensibilities of her intended audience. While specific biographical details about Miss Edgarton may be limited, her work as an editor reflects the importance of these types of publications in providing moral and spiritual guidance to readers during that era. Her contribution to this genre of literature, though perhaps less widely celebrated than that of major novelists or poets, played a role in shaping the cultural and religious discourse of her time.
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