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ROBINSON, J.H. (1825–?). THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WM. HARVARD STINCHFIELD, OR THE WANDERINGS OF A TRAVELING MERCHANT. Portland, Maine: For the author, printed by Thurston & Co., 1851. Publisher’s pale pink printed wrappers (lower replaced with Japan). 24mo. Dampstaining, perimeter of upper wrapper folded and corners chipped away, else very good. Folding paper case.
Included in Stinchfield’s account is “An Owre True Tale” of the Gaming Table and Bowl, the author’s warning to his readers regarding the evils of gambling.