The House in the Water by Charles G. D. Roberts - 1908

London , Melbourne and Toronto - Ward, Lock and Co., Limited, 1908 Book. VERY GOOD INDEED. Hardcover. A lovely illustrated early edition ofThe House in the Water a novel by Charles G. D. Roberts with eighteen full-page plates and illustrated endpapers. Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts, KCMG FRSC (1860- 1943) was a Canadian poet and prose writer who is known as the Father of Canadian Poetry. Robertswas almost the first Canadian author to obtain worldwide reputation and influence; he was also a tireless promoter and encourager of Canadian literature. . . . He published numerous works on Canadian exploration and natural history, verse, travel books, and fiction. At his death he was regarded as Canada's leading man of letters. . With 'Times Book Club' label to rear pastedown. Condition: In an illustrated buckram binding. Externally,smart but with minor wear to extremities, slight rubbing to boards and slight stainto rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and clean throughout. Overall: VERY GOOD INDEED.