Author: Hawkes, Clarence
Title: Hitting the Dark Trail: Starshine Through Thirty Years of Night
Description: New York, Henry Holt and Company, 1915. Twelvemo. Hardcover. Bound in dark blue cloth with gilt stamped titles. xvi, 176 pages frontispiece, plates 20 cm. Hitting The Dark Trail: Starshine Through Thirty Years Of Night (1915) is a memoir written by Clarence Hawkes. The book chronicles the author's journey through life, from his childhood in rural New York to his career as a writer and lecturer. Hawkes describes his struggles with blindness, which he lost at the age of three, and how he learned to navigate the world without sight. He also shares his experiences as a teacher, his travels across the United States and Europe, and his encounters with famous people of his time. Throughout the book, Hawkes reflects on the meaning of life, the power of faith, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Hitting The Dark Trail is a poignant and inspiring account of a remarkable life, told with honesty, humor, and insight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Presentation copy from Author to William Temple Hornaday the zoologist, first director of the New York Zoological Park (Bronx Zoo) and pioneer of early wildlife conservation. VG. Some spotting to covers, and light toning to text block. Otherwise clean and unmarked.

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