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The Monks' Treasure
by Horton, George
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +/No Jacket
- Seller
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STREETSVILLE, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. [A Wessels & Co], 1905 Book. Illus. by C. M. Relyea. Very Good +. Decorative Cloth. First Thus. The author was the US Consul in Greece, and an affectionate observer of Greek life.The author was the US Consul in Greece, and an affectionate observer of Greek life. "A a captivating narrative that follows the exploits of courageous adventurers as they embark on a quest to uncover the long-lost treasure of ancient monks. Filled with twists and turns, the story immerses readers in a world of danger and excitement, where the fate of the treasure--and those who seek it--hangs in the balance. " Although this novel is the typically sentimental tale of its time, it does reflect something of the life he observed there c.1900. The text block identical to the first Bobbs-Merrill issue, the spine states "A Wessels & Co" Pages clean and neat, B & W frontispiece by C. M. Relyea.Green decorated cloth (embossed leaf design).
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Details
- Bookseller
- KALAMOS BOOKS
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 045585
- Title
- The Monks' Treasure
- Author
- Horton, George
- Illustrator
- C. M. Relyea
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Bobbs-Merrill. [A Wessels & Co]
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis
- Date Published
- 1905
- Keywords
- MODERN GREECE IN FICTION
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KALAMOS BOOKS
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STREETSVILLE, Ontario
About KALAMOS BOOKS
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