Beige cloth book has a dedication and is signed by both author and illustrator. Book came out of author's personal estate. The book is dedicated "to Paul" and the inscription is also to Paul. Jean Lee Latham (April 19, 1902 June 13, 1995) was an American writer who specialized in biographies for children or young adults. Jean Lee Latham was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Her father was a cabinetmaker and her mother was a teacher. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and received an A.B. in 1925. She also attended Ithaca Conservatory. While in Wesleyan College, she wrote plays. In... View More...
Blue hardcover. Dust has wear to edges, now in brodart cover. This book, along with several others, came from the family of author. Inscribed "To my dear Julie the first copy of Young Man in a Hurry, lovingly, Jeannie" Jeannie was the nickname of Jean Lee Latham. Jean Lee Latham was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Her father was a cabinetmaker and her mother was a teacher. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and received an A.B. in 1925. She also attended Ithaca Conservatory. While in Wesleyan College, she wrote plays. In Ithaca, she taught English, history and play production. She ... View More...
