Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0027000303
- ISBN 13
- 9780027000306
- Seller
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Schenectady, New York, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Watership Down is an allegorical fantasy novel written by British author Richard Adams, narrating the adventures of a small group of anthropomorphized rabbits as they escape the destruction of their homeland. The story is set in England’s Downs, an idyllic rural home to the small native creatures who possess their own cultures, languages, poetry and mythology. They are soon faced with the settlement of humanity and watch as their land is ravaged by farmland and industrialized commercial advancement. In fear of their lives they leave their homes in hope of finding safety for their family and friends, despite the temptations and perils they are forced to struggle with along the way.
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Reviews
After hearing of Richard Adams' death, I turned once again to a book I have long considered to be a best friend. This adventure story pulls you into a world unseen by humans. The characters are human enough to relate to but animal enough to remain rabbits. The story is captivating and relevant. No matter how many times I read it, I can never put it down while reading the last quarter, it's so suspenseful and exciting.
The characters have been beloved of me for many years and I only hope that I have Fiver's insight, Hazel's authority, Bigwig's strength, and Blackberry's wits.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36012
- Title
- Watership Down
- Author
- Adams, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First US Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0027000303
- ISBN 13
- 9780027000306
- Publisher
- Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- FANTASY, RABBITS, ANIMALS, FINE BINDINGS, CLASSICS, ANTHROPOMORPHIC ANIMALS
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