Hardcover. Fair. White jacket and boards. [13th printing of 96 edition?] FORMER LIBRARY COPY. Grubby page edges. Top corner of page 137/138 missing. Heavy wear to board edges and plastic cover over jacket. Boards somewhat grubby. Body of text generally clean and binding sound.

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: The Eclectic Eccentric (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: U5-ZVCO-3Y6R
Title: Watership Down (Scribner Classics)
Author: Adams, Richard
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 068483605X
ISBN 13: 9780684836058
Publisher: Scribner
Place of Publication: New York
This edition first published: November 1, 1996
Product_type: 1

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