{"product_id":"mary-cary-frequently-martha-kate-langley-bosher-1910","title":"Mary Cary “Frequently Martha” by Kate Langley Bosher | Early 1910 Grosset \u0026 Dunlap Edition | Decorative Juvenile Fiction Hardcover","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBeloved orphan-girl classic with decorative Arts \u0026amp; Crafts era binding and early twentieth-century charm.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly \u003cstrong\u003eGrosset \u0026amp; Dunlap\u003c\/strong\u003e edition of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Cary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, also published under the subtitle “Frequently Martha,” by popular American novelist and suffragist Kate Langley Bosher. Originally copyrighted in 1910 by Harper \u0026amp; Brothers, the novel quickly became Bosher’s best-known work, selling more than 100,000 copies within its first year and later adapted for film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in first person, the story follows twelve-year-old Mary Cary, an imaginative and spirited orphan whose outspoken alter ego — “Frequently Martha” — often says the things Mary herself tries not to. Combining humor, resilience, and emotional warmth, the novel became a favorite among readers of early juvenile fiction and is often compared to classics such as Pollyanna and A Little Princess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition is especially appealing for its decorative cloth binding designed by \u003cstrong\u003eFrances Rogers\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring gray gateposts, red brickwork, and a stylized orphanage motif across the front cover and spine — a beautiful example of early twentieth-century publisher’s binding design. The book retains its illustrated frontispiece and period typography throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eJuvenile fiction from the early twentieth century often survives not as pristine collector copies, but as books genuinely loved and repeatedly read by generations of children. The handmade lending pocket tucked into this copy serves as a small reminder of that history — transforming the book from simply a surviving object into a personal artifact of childhood reading culture from another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for a 115-year-old juvenile hardcover. Cloth boards show light edge wear, rubbing, scattered foxing, and age toning. Binding exhibits mild loosening consistent with age but remains intact and readable. A handmade lending pocket and borrowing card were taped inside the rear cover by a previous owner, creating a charming piece of reader history and evidence of the book’s life beyond the shelf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #C1A97B; background-color: #f7f3eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8a6b2f; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Langley Bosher\u003c\/strong\u003e (1865–1932) was a Virginia novelist, civic activist, and early supporter of women’s suffrage. She served as a founding member and officer of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia while simultaneously building a successful literary career. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"4012\" data-start=\"4001\"\u003eMary Cary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e became her most commercially successful novel and remains her best-known work today for its strong young heroine, humor, and optimistic spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBrowse the\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-fiction\" title=\"Classic literature, children's books and modern fiction books\"\u003eClassic Literature collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e for more classics, children's books, modern fiction and links to other popular printed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Grosset \u0026 Dunlap | Harper \u0026 Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40167946158147,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Mary_Cary.jpg?v=1779028482","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/mary-cary-frequently-martha-kate-langley-bosher-1910","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}