ATHERTON, Gertrude Franklin.
The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton.
First Edition of The Conqueror; inscribed by Gertrude Franklin Atherton
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1902.
$1,500.00
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Item Number: RRB-149273
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First edition of this historical novel that blends biographical narrative with romanticized fiction to construct a dramatic portrait of one of America’s founding figures. Octavo, original publisher's cloth with gilt titles and detailing to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Mr. Wayland M. Houter compliments of Gertrude Atherton 1939." In near fine condition. Housed in a custom folding chemise and half morocco slipcase. Accompanied by an additional autograph of Atherton laid in and dated 1919.
Gertrude Atherton’s 'The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton' is a historical novel that dramatizes the life of Alexander Hamilton, tracing his journey from a poor and ambitious youth in the Caribbean to his role as a central architect of the early United States. Blending historical detail with romanticized narrative, Atherton emphasizes Hamilton’s brilliance, determination, and political vision while also exploring his personal relationships and tragic downfall.
The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton.
$1,500.00
In Stock
