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The Land: A Plea
by John Galsworthy
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1918. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. Fine. 8.5" by 5". None. The first edition of this plea from John Galsworthy, referencing his desire for the land to be better utilise the land after the First World War. The first edition of this work. 'The Land' is a short plea from John Galsworthy, as he makes an argument for better utilisation of the land for the sake of national security. This was written at published towards the end of the First World War in January 1918, and so offers an interesting insight into the mindset of the British at the end of the war. Galsworthy was passed over for military service during the First World War, however he went to France to work in a hospital, eager to help in the effort. Galsworthy won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. He is best known for his 'Forsythe Saga', however he was also a strong advocate in various pressing social causes at the time, including prison reform, women's rights, and animal welfare. He also fought against censorship. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Very minor shelfwear and marking to the wraps. Very light edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 615P15
- Title
- The Land: A Plea
- Author
- John Galsworthy
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Brochure/Pamphlet
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1918
- Size
- 8.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- galsworthy nobel prize the land first world war nobel prize
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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