The Miracle of Coral Gables
by Beach, Rex
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/No Jacket
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Currier & Harford Ltd., 1926. Book. Illus. by Edward A Wilson. Fair. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Pale brown paper-covered boards with title in gilt within green inset label on front cover. Condition: Fair to good, covers have general light scuffing to edges with some sunning and slightly heavier shelfwear to spine. Both hinges cracked but holding firmly. No inscriptions. 63pp. Beautiful colour illustrations by Edward A Wilson. The Miracle of Coral Gables"" is a novel written by Rex Beach that takes place in the city of Coral Gables, Florida. The story revolves around the character of John Camden, a wealthy businessman who decides to invest in the development of the city. As he works to turn the city into a thriving community, he faces opposition from corrupt politicians and business rivals who seek to undermine his efforts. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who becomes his ally in the struggle to transform Coral Gables. The novel is a tale of ambition, perseverance, and love, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing American landscape in the early 20th century. Through the eyes of John Camden and his contemporaries, readers gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of the era, as well as the enduring power of human ingenuity and determination..
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008215
- Title
- The Miracle of Coral Gables
- Author
- Beach, Rex
- Illustrator
- Edward A Wilson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Currier & Harford Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1926
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- coral gables florida
- Bookseller catalogs
- European/Rest of World Literature;
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- Gilt
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