Author: G. Manville-Fenn
Title: In the King&Apos;S Name or, the Cruise of the &Apos;Kestrel&Apos;
Description: London; Glasgow; Dublin, Blackie and Son Ltd, 1904. Cloth. A lovely copy of George Manville Fenn's novel, 'In the King's Name Or, The Cruise of the 'Kestrel', aimed at young readers. George Manville Fenn (January 3, 1831, Pimlico - August 26, 1909, Isleworth) was a British writer. He worked as a teacher in Lincolnshire, until he became printer, editor and publisher of various magazines. He had eight children with his wife Susanna Leake, whom he had married in 1855. Most of his work consists of adventure stories for young readers, featuring Explorers, Smugglers, young Adventurers and Seamen. His adult novels offer critical social commentary on Victorian England, especially reconsidering economic questions. Illustrated with six full page black and white plates. In a full cloth binding with pictorial design to front board and spine. Externally, smart. Some mild wear to the extremities, including some sunning and bumping of the spine. Front hinge is strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just some isolated spotting. Good . Ill.: Unamed. Good .
Keywords: Novel Illustrated George Manville Fenn Children Illustrated Unamed
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Title: In the King&Apos;S Name or, the Cruise of the &Apos;Kestrel&Apos;
Description: London; Glasgow; Dublin, Blackie and Son Ltd, 1904. Cloth. A lovely copy of George Manville Fenn's novel, 'In the King's Name Or, The Cruise of the 'Kestrel', aimed at young readers. George Manville Fenn (January 3, 1831, Pimlico - August 26, 1909, Isleworth) was a British writer. He worked as a teacher in Lincolnshire, until he became printer, editor and publisher of various magazines. He had eight children with his wife Susanna Leake, whom he had married in 1855. Most of his work consists of adventure stories for young readers, featuring Explorers, Smugglers, young Adventurers and Seamen. His adult novels offer critical social commentary on Victorian England, especially reconsidering economic questions. Illustrated with six full page black and white plates. In a full cloth binding with pictorial design to front board and spine. Externally, smart. Some mild wear to the extremities, including some sunning and bumping of the spine. Front hinge is strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just some isolated spotting. Good . Ill.: Unamed. Good .
Keywords: Novel Illustrated George Manville Fenn Children Illustrated Unamed
Price: GBP 20.00 = appr. US$ 28.56 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: GEN1-B-5
- Book number: GEN1-B-5
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