The Wind In The Willows
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of classic British children's literature, The Wind in the Willows chronicles the charming riverside adventures of four unforgettable animal companions — the timid Mole, the loyal Rat, the wise Badger, and the incorrigible, boastful Mr. Toad. First published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's masterpiece presents a richly imagined pastoral world along the English riverbank, where friendship, loyalty, and the simple pleasures of nature are celebrated with warmth and gentle humour. The narrative shifts beautifully between cosy domestic scenes and wild, open-road escapades, most memorably illustrated through Mr. Toad's reckless obsession with motorcars and the chaos it unleashes. Illustrated here by Ernest H. Shepard — the beloved artist behind Winnie-the-Pooh — this edition brings an added layer of timeless charm and visual delight to Grahame's enduring tale. A treasure for readers of all ages, it remains one of the most beloved works in the English literary canon.
Author: Kenneth Grahame
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Book Club Associates
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of classic British children's literature, The Wind in the Willows chronicles the charming riverside adventures of four unforgettable animal companions — the timid Mole, the loyal Rat, the wise Badger, and the incorrigible, boastful Mr. Toad. First published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's masterpiece presents a richly imagined pastoral world along the English riverbank, where friendship, loyalty, and the simple pleasures of nature are celebrated with warmth and gentle humour. The narrative shifts beautifully between cosy domestic scenes and wild, open-road escapades, most memorably illustrated through Mr. Toad's reckless obsession with motorcars and the chaos it unleashes. Illustrated here by Ernest H. Shepard — the beloved artist behind Winnie-the-Pooh — this edition brings an added layer of timeless charm and visual delight to Grahame's enduring tale. A treasure for readers of all ages, it remains one of the most beloved works in the English literary canon.