Draft of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring
“A Monumental Water Clock,” included in a collection of four treatises on Automata
Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1737–1814)
Pablo y Virginia
Philadelphia: En la Imprenta de M. Carey, 1808
Rare Book Division
Pablo y Virginia
The noted Philadelphia printer Matthew Carey (1760–1839) issued Pablo y Virginia, the first Spanish-language novel to be published in the United States, in 1808. Originally written in French, the romantic, adventurous tale set on the island of Mauritius was regarded as an important work throughout the 19th century. Its narrative emphasis on the virtues of chastity and modesty made it a popular recommendation for young readers. This particular printing was likely intended as much for export to Latin America as for domestic consumption, but it nevertheless points to the growing market for Spanish-language literature in the United States.
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