Mr. Blake's Walking Stick A Chistmas Story for Boys and Girls by Eggleston, Edward - 1872

Chicago: Adams, Blackmer, & Lyon Publishing Co., 1872. Green boards with Gilt design and title. Illustrated frontpiece sketch. Light soiling to title page. A few illustrations in b/w. slim book, 60 pages. Eggleston was born in Vevay, Indiana, to Joseph Cary Eggleston and Mary Jane Craig. As a child, he was too ill to regularly attend school, so his education was primarily provided by his father. He became an ordained Methodist minister in 1856. He wrote a number of tales, some of which, especially the "Hoosier" series, attracted much attention. Among these are The Hoosier Schoolmaster, The Hoosier Schoolboy, The End of the World, The Faith Doctor, Queer Stories for Boys and Girls, and others. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.