UNCOMMON SCOTTISH The History of Mary Wood, The Housemaid; or the Danger of False Excuses

An uncommon example of this didactic story, typical of More's writings, originally published in 1796, which explores the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of truthfulness. Published in Edinburgh by James Gall on behalf of the Scottish Sabbath School and Tract Depository, 24 Niddry St.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Frontispiece, title page and pp. 1 -24 collated and complete. No original boards remain. Frontispiece detached from text block; otherwise sewn binding very solid. Leaves age toned as expected. Text legible and unmarked throughout. Clean tear across width of p.23. Ownership inscription in a contemporary hand to rear flyleaf reads ‘John Watkins Tynllan, Criccieth 1845’.