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Watership Down - First Illustrated Edition in slip-case

Watership Down - First Illustrated Edition in slip-case

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Watership Down - First Illustrated Edition in slip-case

by Richard Adams

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About This Item

Kestrel, 1976. A first edition, first printing published by Kestrel in 1976. A very good book with previous owners gift inscription in ink to front free end paper, beautifully illustrated by John Lawrence. No foxing. In a very good clipped wrapper with browned spine. In a very good slipcase. Becoming scarce.

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
John Atkinson Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
18184
Title
Watership Down - First Illustrated Edition in slip-case
Author
Richard Adams
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Kestrel
Date Published
1976
Weight
0.00 lbs
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Children's Books;

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John Atkinson Books

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First Edition
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