Bracebridge Hall
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: Washington Irving
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED; THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, 1905
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: significant wear to external cloth cover and browning of first few internal pages; previous owner's signage on inside front cover; spine loosening
This charming collection of romantic sketches and essays chronicles the idyllic customs and eccentric characters inhabiting an old English country estate. The author presents a vivid tapestry of traditional life, illustrating the warmth of hospitality and the quaint beauty of a bygone era. With a keen eye for detail and a gentle wit, the narrative captures the essence of English rural society. It offers readers a delightful escape into a world of festive gatherings, ancient legends, and timeless human foibles, all rendered with a nostalgic and affectionate touch.
Author: Washington Irving
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED; THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, 1905
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: significant wear to external cloth cover and browning of first few internal pages; previous owner's signage on inside front cover; spine loosening
This charming collection of romantic sketches and essays chronicles the idyllic customs and eccentric characters inhabiting an old English country estate. The author presents a vivid tapestry of traditional life, illustrating the warmth of hospitality and the quaint beauty of a bygone era. With a keen eye for detail and a gentle wit, the narrative captures the essence of English rural society. It offers readers a delightful escape into a world of festive gatherings, ancient legends, and timeless human foibles, all rendered with a nostalgic and affectionate touch.