It can also be spelled with an e instead of an a: Lucien.ĭistinguished-sounding Alistair is the English version of the Scottish name Alasdair, which itself is the Gaelic form of Alexander - meaning “defender of men.” Who knew Alistair and Alex came from the same root? This beauty is a more modern invention, a literary name first seen in Mary Young Ridenbaugh’s 19th-century novel Enola or, her Fatal Mistake (published in 1886).ĭerived from the Latin lux, meaning “light,” the name Lucian has been borne by multiple philosophers, two early Roman kings, and three popes.

With Germanic roots (it actually stems from the name Adalheidis), the name Alice means “noble.” And thanks to its prominence in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, its vibe is proper, with just a little bit of mischief and magic tied in. Managing to be both short and sophisticated, Esmé is derived from Old French and means “esteemed” or “loved.” The central character, Anne Shirley, an orphaned girl, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.Derived from the Latin ama (to love) and Deus (god), this name famously belonged to Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The author: Lucy Maud Montgomery OBE (Novem– April 24, 1942), published as L. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.

Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who is sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. The book: Rare and attractive early printing of the first edition of Anne of Green Gables - a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 8 full-page illustrations by M. rare light foxing or staining - as shown). A rare find in any condition!Ĭontent: Very good content (bright, tight and clean. Page & Company, 1910. First edition, twenty-fourth printing, with 'Twenty-fourth Impression, October, 1910' stated on the copyright page.īinding: Attractive and very good original decorated cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, soiled and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.

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