My Lady Nicotine
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.
Edition: 4th ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Smell of possibly tobacco or wood smoke. Sunned spine. Cracked hinges. Binding shaky. Clean text.
This classic work of humor and social commentary, My Lady Nicotine, chronicles the delightful and often comical experiences of a group of gentlemen devoted to the pleasures of tobacco. J. M. Barrie, with his characteristic wit and keen observation, presents a series of vignettes detailing their rituals, conversations, and the profound impact of their shared habit. The narrative captures the convivial atmosphere of late Victorian society, illustrating the camaraderie and eccentricities that arise from such a singular passion. Barrie’s charming prose and gentle satire offer a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate literary humor and historical insights into social customs.
Author: J. M. Barrie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1892, HODDER AND STOUGHTON
Edition: 4th ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Smell of possibly tobacco or wood smoke. Sunned spine. Cracked hinges. Binding shaky. Clean text.
This classic work of humor and social commentary, My Lady Nicotine, chronicles the delightful and often comical experiences of a group of gentlemen devoted to the pleasures of tobacco. J. M. Barrie, with his characteristic wit and keen observation, presents a series of vignettes detailing their rituals, conversations, and the profound impact of their shared habit. The narrative captures the convivial atmosphere of late Victorian society, illustrating the camaraderie and eccentricities that arise from such a singular passion. Barrie’s charming prose and gentle satire offer a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate literary humor and historical insights into social customs.