Jessie Cameron; A Highland Story, by Lady Rachel Butler. William Blackwood, 1857

An uncommon work of nineteenth-century Scottish fiction, Jessie Cameron; A Highland Story is a poignant tale of love, loyalty and social divisions, set against the rural life and traditions of the Scottish Highlands. Written by Lady Rachel Butler, the novel follows Jessie Cameron and Allister Stuart, whose youthful attachment is frustrated by differences in social standing and changing circumstances. Combining Highland character and local colour with a sympathetic portrayal of enduring love and disappointment, the work reflects Victorian literary interest in Scottish regional life. First published in 1857, the novel was favourably received by contemporary critics, particularly for its portrayal of Highland life. This is the second edition, published in the same year as the first, with engraved frontispiece.

Jessie Cameron; A Highland Story, by Lady Rachel Butler.

Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1857. Second edition. Printed in Edinburgh. Uncommon.

A good copy of this hardback with red leather spine and corners with gilt title and gilt lined and blind stamped decoration. Marbled paper over boards. With some bumping and scuffing. Spine is a little sunned. Joints are rubbed but holding. Inner hinges cracked at gutters.

Some spotting to endpapers, but text is overall clean and bright. Just occasional light scattered spot or usage mark, and light age toning to extremities. With engraved frontispiece

Text in English.

(1) frontispiece = (1) Title + 259pp.

Dimensions: approximately 168mm high x 118mm wide x 24mm deep.

Weight: approximately 310g (unpacked).