"The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature" by Henry Van Dyke, color frontispiece by W. Appleton Clark, published by Grosset and Dunlap, New York, 1901 [reprinted from the plates of the 1st edition by Scribner's issued the same year].

Hard boards, original dark-blue cloth with black lettering on spine and front board [a little wear and spine fade], 5.1/4" x 8"; color frontispiece on glossy paper, xi + 296 pages + publisher's ads, one page corner fold, very good condition.

"The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature' is a delightful collection of short stories that take readers on a journey to the lives and adventures of rural French Canadians in the late 19th century. Written in a lively and engaging style, each story ends with a surprising, yet satisfying twist that keeps readers on their toes. Eight titles in total can be found within this book, including the following: The White Blot, The Keeper of the Light, A Brave Heart, and A Lover of Music"

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ----------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) -- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) --- $42.50