An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. With an Essay, on Their Derivation and Import.

William Arthur

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. With an Essay, on Their Derivation and Import.

New York:

Sheldon Blakeman & Co.

1857

Although presidents often present their own books as gifts, Chester A. Arthur gave this copy of his father’s Etymological Dictionary to Judge McClure instead. He likely did this because he didn’t write any books of his own. SF.

Chester A. Arthur. Term: 1881-1885, Republican Party

From the Collection of Susan Jaffe Tane