Young America Series
Published by Laird & Lee
| 1. Tan Pile Jim; or, A Yankee Waif among the Bluenoses | by B. Freeman Ashley | (Copyright by Laird & Lee in 1894) |
| 2. Dick and Jack's Adventures on Sable Island | by B. Freeman Ashley | (Copyright 1895) |
| 3. The Heart of a Boy | by Edmondo de Amicis (Cuore) | (Copyright by Wm. H. Lee in 1895) |
| 4. Air Castle Don; or, From Dreamland to Hardpan | by B. Freeman Ashley | (Copyright by William H. Lee in 1896) |
Laird & Lee published the first editions of these titles.
Numerous Illustrations
Sold individually or as a boxed set.
Tan Pile Jim was released in 1894 in non series form. Beginning in 1895 titles #1-3 were called the Young America Series. Title #4 was added to the set in 1896.
1894 (non series) first edition of "Tan Pile Jim" |
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Series format:
Holliston Linen cloth. Cover has book specific illustration in colors.
Spine (the same for the entire series) and cover lettered in gilt.
Gilt top.
Post-1900 printings are not shown.
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