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DAVID HARUM A STORY OF AMERICAN LIFE
by Westcott, Edward Noyes
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto, ON: William Briggs. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1899. First Canadian Edition. Hardcover. A tight solid book. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 391 pages; Epilogue page is 1 inch shorter than others with bottom corner torn & missing. 1/2 leather - red spine, blue cloth boards. Light wear, some fading of cloth, some scuffing. The Canadian edition was published 1 year after the US. "David Harum" is often praised for its depiction of small-town life and its colorful characters. The novel captures the charm, humor, and idiosyncrasies of rural America at the turn of the 20th century. It presents a nostalgic view of community values, personal integrity, and the importance of human connection. The character of David Harum, with his memorable sayings and down-to-earth wisdom, has become synonymous with the archetype of the small-town hero or folk hero. The novel's enduring popularity has led to adaptations in other media, including stage plays and a silent film." .
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- Bookseller
- Ainsworth Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 630
- Title
- DAVID HARUM A STORY OF AMERICAN LIFE
- Author
- Westcott, Edward Noyes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Canadian Edition
- Publisher
- William Briggs
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, ON
- Date Published
- 1899
- Keywords
- Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction; Juvenile;
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About the Seller
Ainsworth Books
Biblio member since 2003
Chilliwack, British Columbia
About Ainsworth Books
Ainsworth Books was for many years a bricks and mortar store in Vancouver, BC. When we acquired the store, we moved to a location in Delta. After three years we moved the stock home and started operation as an online, by appointment only operation. I have worked with books my whole adult life and enjoy giving recommendations.
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- Jacket
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- Tight
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- 12mo
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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