As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Laurie Lee
Binding: Hardback
Published: W.W. Norton & Company, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on top paper edges.
Laurie Lee's "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" is a captivating memoir that chronicles his journey on foot from his idyllic Cotswold village to London and then across Spain in the 1930s. This evocative work captures the spirit of a young man seeking adventure and experience, painting vivid pictures of the landscapes and people he encounters. It presents a poignant reflection on a bygone era, detailing the innocence of youth against the backdrop of impending global conflict. The narrative is rich with sensory detail and lyrical prose, immersing the reader in Lee's personal odyssey and the vibrant culture of pre-Civil War Spain. This classic of travel writing and autobiography offers a timeless exploration of self-discovery and the beauty of the world seen through fresh eyes.
Author: Laurie Lee
Binding: Hardback
Published: W.W. Norton & Company, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on top paper edges.
Laurie Lee's "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" is a captivating memoir that chronicles his journey on foot from his idyllic Cotswold village to London and then across Spain in the 1930s. This evocative work captures the spirit of a young man seeking adventure and experience, painting vivid pictures of the landscapes and people he encounters. It presents a poignant reflection on a bygone era, detailing the innocence of youth against the backdrop of impending global conflict. The narrative is rich with sensory detail and lyrical prose, immersing the reader in Lee's personal odyssey and the vibrant culture of pre-Civil War Spain. This classic of travel writing and autobiography offers a timeless exploration of self-discovery and the beauty of the world seen through fresh eyes.