Facts and ideas : short studies of life and literature / by Philip Gibbs
by Gibbs, Philip (1877-1962)
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London : E. Arnold, 1905. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Generalized surface wear to boards. Front hinge starting. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 324 pages; Physical description: viii, 324 p. ; 20 cm. Contents: Serious soliloquies. --Some fancies and a few facts. --Everyday philosophy. --Some literary sidelights. --The Victorian era - an historical retrospect. --Some great French masters. --The French revolution - an outline history in five chapters. --The science of mind. --Ancient religions. --The road to business success. --The art of the nations. Subjects: Literature -- Philosophy.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 203663
- Title
- Facts and ideas : short studies of life and literature / by Philip Gibbs
- Author
- Gibbs, Philip (1877-1962)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : E. Arnold
- Date Published
- 1905
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