1871 Watchwords by John Boyle O'Reilly, Published by Joseph George Cupples of Boston Children's Books It is imperfect but gorgeous

It is imperfect but gorgeous

• Inscribed on the inside front page

• Pale blue and cream acid free mat custom cut for the art

but this he never did

in all their simple humanity and their weakness and strength

1871 Watchwords by John Boyle O'Reilly, Published by Joseph George Cupples of Boston Children's Books It is imperfect but gorgeousPublished in tribute to John Boyle O'Reilly, Watchwords is a compilation of various writings by John Boyle O'Reilly, edited by Katherine E. Conway. This edition was published in 1871 by Joseph George Cupples, a year after Mr. O'Reilly's death. The text begins with a loving tribute to the man and his writings, then provides selected excerpts, poems, quotes, and reflections. ABOUT THE AUTHOR (Courtesy of Wikipedia) John Boyle O'Reilly (1844 1890) was an