1896 LITTLE WOMEN Victorian CHRISTMAS Civil War ALCOTT Antique 200 ILLUSTRATIONS

  
By Louisa May Alcott, published by Little, Brown & Co. Features over 200 illustrations by Frank T. Merrill and is considered one of the most iconic illustrated versions of the novel.

Little, Brown and Company, Boston. Includes a picture of the March family home by Edmund H. Decorative cloth binding, often in robin's-egg blue or green. This edition followed an earlier illustrated version published by Roberts Brothers in 1880, also featuring Merrill's work.

The 1896 Little, Brown edition became more widely distributed and is prized for its visual richness and historical significance. Merrill's illustrations capture the emotional depth and domestic intimacy of the March sisters' lives. His work helped define the visual identity of. For generations, portraying scenes of sisterly affection, moral dilemmas, and everyday joys with warmth and realism. Originally published in two volumes (1868 and 1869).

Follows the lives of the four March sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy-growing up in Civil War-era Massachusetts. And traditional, dreams of a stable family life. Independent and tomboyish, aspires to be a writer and resists societal expectations.

Gentle and selfless, serves as the emotional heart of the family. Artistic and ambitious, matures from vanity to grace. The novel explores themes of.

Family, personal growth, gender roles, and moral development. Semi-autobiographical, based on Alcott's own experiences and family dynamics.

Was an instant success and. A cornerstone of American literature. The 1896 illustrated edition helped cement its legacy, offering readers a richly visual experience that complemented Alcott's storytelling. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!