The genius of oblivion : and other original poems / by a lady of New-Hampshire.

Scarce book.
First edition of the author's first book.
After her husband's death in 1822, Sarah Hale supported herself entirely by her literary efforts. She was one of the first women in the United States to do so. In 1830, she wrote that which is by far her most famous poem, "Mary had a little lamb." A more important, although less known aspect of her career, however, was her literary editorship of Godey's lady's book. "The happy alliance of Gode's advertising ability with Mrs. Hale's gentility, moral principles, and earnest devotion to culture made The lady's book the best known of all American periodicals for women." D.A.B.? It is without question that Mrs. Hale was one of the leading influences in establishing American literary taste in the latter part of the 19th century. She was also an important spokesman for women's rights and for the establishment of women's colleges, both for liberal arts and medicine. (bookseller's note).
Harry Bacon Collamore book label.