Harper Perennial, 2001. Paperback. Very Good. Octavo, softcover, VG in white pictorial wraps. Adams's classic first novel. 479 pp. The compelling tale of a band of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world -- a classic yarn of discovery and struggle.

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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On Dec 27 2016, a reader said:

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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Bookseller: bookwitch (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 76706
Title: WATERSHIP DOWN (Perennial Classics)
Author: Adams, Richard
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0060935456
ISBN 13: 9780060935450
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.s.a.
Date Published: 2001

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Octavo: Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Pictorial Wraps: Pictorial wraps are color illustrated covers for paperback books. Preceding mass-market paperbacks, this format brought popular...