World's Children
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: Mortimer Menpes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Adam and Charles Black, 1903
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and specks on boards. Internally sound.
World's Children presents a captivating visual and textual journey across diverse cultures, showcasing the lives of children from various corners of the globe. Mortimer Menpes' exquisite illustrations capture the innocence and unique customs of youth, while Dorothy Menpes' accompanying text chronicles their daily routines, games, and traditions. This evocative work illustrates a bygone era, offering a tender glimpse into the universal experiences of childhood through a global lens. It serves as both a historical document and a charming artistic endeavor, preserving moments of cultural heritage with warmth and detail. The volume argues for the shared humanity found in the formative years, regardless of geographical boundaries.
Author: Mortimer Menpes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Adam and Charles Black, 1903
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and specks on boards. Internally sound.
World's Children presents a captivating visual and textual journey across diverse cultures, showcasing the lives of children from various corners of the globe. Mortimer Menpes' exquisite illustrations capture the innocence and unique customs of youth, while Dorothy Menpes' accompanying text chronicles their daily routines, games, and traditions. This evocative work illustrates a bygone era, offering a tender glimpse into the universal experiences of childhood through a global lens. It serves as both a historical document and a charming artistic endeavor, preserving moments of cultural heritage with warmth and detail. The volume argues for the shared humanity found in the formative years, regardless of geographical boundaries.