This rare and desired book is for any collector of American literary and art classics. With a publication year of 1886, this hardcover edition of Longfellow's Evangeline is a true treasure. The book features16 penned illustrations by F.O.C. Darley, making it even more unique and special. The book falls into a historical fiction poetry realm. the Historical book series and written by H.W. Longfellow, a renowned author of romance poetry. The book is in English and has a large 13 x 1 x 9 format. The book shows the agony and hardships of the people of Acadia when they were kicked from their homes and relocated (without choice) to other parts of the world. The tragic poem follows the plight of a betrothed couple. the handstome strong village blacksmith and the beautiful young Evangeline. The original copyright is listed as 1866 and belonging to Longfellow. Houghton Mifflin has listed Copyright dates of 1882 qne 1886. The book was probably printed within this period by H.O. Houghton Co. Phototype illustrations were printed separately by the Lewis Company. Darley was one of the most renowned illustrators and artists of the period. He was called upon to illustrate the works of other great authors of the period including James Fennimore Cooper, Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, Frances Parkman, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. He also collaborated with Edgar Allen Poe for illustrating The Gold Bug. There are 16 illustrations in the book, all worthy of being framed and glassed.