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STRONG HEARTS
by Cable George W
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1899. First edition. 8vo, In the original green cloth, featuring lettering and decoration in an oak leaf and acorn motif on the upper cover and spine in gilt. 214pp. A very bright copy, internally surprisingly fresh and clean, the cloth a bit mellowed, more so on the spine, but still attractive and strong and sturdy. A former owner has very neatly mounted a small circular photographic portrait of the author to the titlepage in a pleasing and all-together unobtrusive manner. "Behind three subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one. 'The Solitary,' 'The Taxidermist,' and 'The Entomologist' all take place in south Louisiana and include Creole characters, among others. The first is about a timid man with a tortured soul who thinks the world is too big and complex for him. A surprising friendship, a sudden stroke of good fortune, and a potential disaster with an unexpected outcome take place in the second. And the last story tells of a collection of unusual relationships met with subsequent tragedy.
This collection of short stories has a singular synthesis that is sure to incite interest and please the soul with its colorful tales. Each tells of strength of spirit and of heart." - Publisher
This collection of short stories has a singular synthesis that is sure to incite interest and please the soul with its colorful tales. Each tells of strength of spirit and of heart." - Publisher
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Details
- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 26705
- Title
- STRONG HEARTS
- Author
- Cable George W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1899
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Buddenbrooks, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newburyport, Massachusetts
About Buddenbrooks, Inc.
Buddenbrooks has one of the finest collections of landmark, rare books and manuscripts in the world. Our intention is to provide great books or manuscripts in excellent condition. We enjoy sharing our passion and expertise with anyone interested in fine and rare books. And we also look forward to the opportunity to meet you. We maintain premises in the heart of historic Newburyport which are reminiscent of a European style librarie. We encourage you to visit our shop where books are beautifully presented in fine library cabinets in a sophisticated environment. We are also available by appointment only to meet with clients in Boston, where we also have maintained a presence for over 40 years. If you see an item which interests you or if you would like to learn more about our offerings, please contact us via telephone, fax or e-mail.
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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