The ruling passion : tales of nature and human nature

Margaret Neilson Armstrong American
 Publisher Charles Scribners and Sons American
 Author Henry Van Dyke American

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In this design, eastern hemlock branches form a woven pattern around an oval panel. By using hemlock, a coniferous tree common in eastern North America, Armstrong alludes to the Canadian setting of the stories. Scribner’s issued a limited-edition leather variant with blind- and gold-stamping on olive green leather.

The ruling passion : tales of nature and human nature, Margaret Neilson Armstrong (American, New York 1867–1944 New York)

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The ruling passion : tales of nature and human nature, Margaret Neilson Armstrong (American, New York 1867–1944 New York)
The ruling passion : tales of nature and human nature, Margaret Neilson Armstrong (American, New York 1867–1944 New York)

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