Manhattan Island to My Self

Cook, Mariana Ruth. Manhattan Island to My Self. New York: NP , (1977). First edition. Oblong 8vo. 20pp. Cream cloth with dust jacket. Two brown stains to front of dj. Minor creasing to dj. Inscribed by previous owner on free front endpaper. “This book is an attempt to pay homage, in some small measure, to Henry David Thoreau. The photographs in this book attempt to reflect those quiet moments which I have found on a city island where his sense of tranquility and survival is not easily attained.” Profusely illustrated with b/e reproductions of photographs. The quotations which accompany the photographs are from “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau. Very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (15933) $35