The Life Of A Book Agent (1892)

By Annie Nelles Dumond

Book Overview

The Life Of A Book Agent is a memoir written by Annie Nelles Dumond in 1892. The book chronicles her experiences as a book agent in the late 19th century, traveling across the United States to sell books door-to-door. The memoir provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and rewards of this profession, including the difficulties of traveling alone as a woman, the importance of building relationships with customers, and the thrill of making a sale. Dumond's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the people and places she encountered on her travels. The Life Of A Book Agent is a valuable historical document, shedding light on a little-known aspect of American life in the late 1800s. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of publishing or the experiences of women during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163953202
• ISBN13: 9781163953204
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"