Lawrie Todd; Or, The Settlers in the Wood. In three volumes

London : Henry Colburn, 1830. First edition. Leather. Good. 7.5" by 5". None. A first edition and complete set of Galt's novel about the founding of a New York settlement. First Edition. Complete in three volumes. John Galt (2 May 1779 – 11 April 1839) was a Scottish novelist, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. Born in Irvine, in Ayrshire, Galt was the son of a naval captain. He was a first cousin of Captain Alexander Allan. When his family relocated to Malden in 1789, Galt became an apprentice and junior clerk, writing essays and stories for local journals in his spare time. He moved to London in 1804 to seek his fortune and in 1809 began studying law at Lincoln's Inn. While subsequently traveling in Europe, Galt met and befriended Lord Byron. On his return to London, Galt wrote an account of his travels, which met with moderate success. Decades later, he would also publish the first full biography of Lord Byron. Galt's novels are best known for their depiction of Scottish rural life, tinged with ironic humour. Because he was the first novelist to deal with issues of the industrial revolution he has been called the first political novelist in the English language. He was the father of Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt of Montreal. In half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, a trifle rubbed. Rear joint of volume I is cracked. Hinges slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. Foxed to the first and last few pages but otherwise generally clean with a few scattered spots. Good