Incomplete manuscript, "Indian Island", by Letitia Landon., ? 1836-1896.
Scope and Contents
The manuscript here is for a short story entitled ‘Indian Island’ by Letitia Landon, which was first published as part of ‘Traits and trials of early life’, in 1836. This volume was a book of moral short stories for girls.
The story tells of a young brother and sister who are shipwrecked, but survive on a deserted island before being rescued by their father.
The manuscript is incomplete, missing the end of the story. There are some amendments, deletions and additions to the text. The text is not formatted, although chapter divisions are noted.
The manuscript is housed in an enclosure entitled ‘MSS. by L.E.L.’. Also included is a letter to John Murray [IV] relating to the Landon.
Manuscript of ‘Indian Island’, ?1836: folios 1-34;
Letter possibly of Sir Robert Turing to John Murray [IV] with attached press cutting regarding Letitia Landon, 1896: folio 35.
Dates
- Creation: ? 1836-1896.
Creator
- Landon, Letitia Elizabeth (poet and novelist, afterwards Maclean) (Person)
- Turing, Robert Fraser, Sir, 8th Baronet of of Foveran (Consul at Rotterdam) (Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
36 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
i + 35 folios.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0462G
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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