Viola Gwyn

Description of the Book Viola Gwyn (1922) by George Barr McCutcheon (Original Version)
HarcoverFirst EditionEXTREMELY RARE!AntiqueColor Front pieceRestoration Needed This scarce 94 year-old book is in restoration condition with COLOR front-piece! Extremely rare! George Barr McCutcheon (July 26, 1866 – October 23, 1928) was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include the series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, and the novel Brewster's Millions, which was adapted into a play and several films. McCutcheon was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. His father, despite his own lack of formal education, stressed the value of literature and encouraged his sons to write. During McCutcheon's childhood, his father had a number of jobs that required travel around the county. McCutcheon studied at Purdue University and was a roommate of future humorist George Ade. During his college years, he was editor of the Lafayette Daily Courier and wrote a serial novel of satire about Wabash River life. Condition: COLLECTIBLE - RESTORATION CONDITIONLight fading to spine, as shown.

George Barr McCutcheon (July 26, 1866 â€" October 23, 1928) was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include the series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, and the novel Brewster's Millions, which was adapted into a play and several films.McCutcheon was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. His father, despite his own lack of formal education, stressed the value of literature and encouraged his sons to write. During McCutcheon's childhood, his father had a number of jobs that required travel around the county.