Mark Twain and The Happy Island

This is an antique book about Mark Twain's days in Bermuda, "Mark Twain and The Happy Island" by Elizabeth Wallace. 1913 1st edition, 1st printing; A.C. McClurg & Co.; Chicago. The book is nicely illustrated with numerous photographs. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.

From the Introduction: "This little story of 'The Happy Island' has a place of its own in Mark Twain literature, in that it presents an idyllic picture of our philosopher-humorist in the serener days of his later life - a picture of which the author herself was a part. Mark Twain always loved Bermuda, from the first day of his visit, to that last day of his final visit, when he sailed away, with the shadows already gathering just ahead. Miss Wallace's story is a tender one, showing him still full of life and health, and of that gracious sympathy with childhood which was always one of his chief characteristics and added comfort to his later years. The world will be the better and Mark Twain's memory the sweeter for these gentle chapters."

Condition:
Light soiling/staining to the covers. The white lettering on the front cover has partially faded. Ex-library copy with an ID label written on the spine, a library "Rules" label and ink stamp on the front pastedown, and a card sleeve affixed to the rear pastedown. There is a crack/split at the rear hinge between the end papers resulting in the back cover being a bit shaky. The front cover is firmly attached. The pages are mostly clean with only a few random smudges and foxing spots found. Small cloth tear at the top-right corner of the front cover. Overall the book is in Fair condition.