Vintage 1937 1st Edition Vermilion Clay by Florance Walton Taylor Hardcover Book For Sale

Vintage 1937 1st Edition Vermilion Clay Florance Walton Taylor Hardcover Book;

Overview:

Vermilion Clay is a 1937 historical children’s novel written by Florance Walton Taylor and published by Albert Whitman & Company. The book blends regional pioneer history with an adventure narrative centered on early American frontier life;

The Setting: The story takes place around the historic old salt works in Vermilion County, along the border of Illinois and Indiana;

The Conflict: The Grigsby family leases the local salt lands from the government to establish a business. This angers the Native American tribes who have relied on the salt lick for generations;

The Captivity: In retaliation, members of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes capture the Grisbys’ young daughter and hold her hostage;

The LIfestyle: The core of the book follows the young girl’s experiences living as a captive, providing readers a glimpse into the daily traditions, culture, and survival strategies of the tribes;

163 pages; Orange-tan cloth board features red text and a stylized illustration on the front cover;

*** NOTE: Preowned; Vintage condition; No dust jacket; Book cover shows age-related shelf wear, rubbing, and handling wear consistent with age and use; No rips on pages; The front inside cover has a label with previous owner’s name (have not tried to remove); There is a handwritten inscription on flyleaf that reads “David from Cousin Ruth” with the date 12/25/50 (Christmas Day, 1950); The back page shows previous owner’s name and street; Please see all photos;

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