An inscribed first edition copy of this early example of an American Western by Hamlin Garland, signed by the author. The uncommon first edition.Signed by the author, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, and to the title page.A brilliants western romance by Hamlin Garland, an early example of western literature.Set in a small town in northeast Iowa, the novel follows a teenager named Harold Excell. Harold is a stubborn and surly teen, who falls in love with a woman who he idolises.Written by Hamlin Garland, a novelist best known for his works which involve hard-working Midwestern farmers.Eight pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's inscription to the title page. Very Good