The Toilers of the Sea
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Author: Victor Hugo
Format: Hardback
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The Toilers of the Sea is a novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1866. It is set on the island of Guernsey, where Hugo lived in exile for 15 years. It tells the story of Gilliatt, a fisherman who falls in love with DŽruchette, the niece of a wealthy shipowner. To win her hand, he undertakes a dangerous mission to salvage a wrecked steam engine from the sea. The novel is a tribute to the courage and dignity of the working class, and a critique of the social and political injustices of the time. The novel is translated by Isabel F. Hapgood, has an introduction by Matthew Josephson, and is illustrated by Tranquillo Marangoni. It was published by The Heritage Press in 1961, and has 579 pages. Publisher's 'Sandglass' pamphlet included. Quarter green cloth with blue sides and green designs. Blue slipcase., Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Slipcase: Very Good, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, , Folio
Author: Victor Hugo
Format: Hardback
:
The Toilers of the Sea is a novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1866. It is set on the island of Guernsey, where Hugo lived in exile for 15 years. It tells the story of Gilliatt, a fisherman who falls in love with DŽruchette, the niece of a wealthy shipowner. To win her hand, he undertakes a dangerous mission to salvage a wrecked steam engine from the sea. The novel is a tribute to the courage and dignity of the working class, and a critique of the social and political injustices of the time. The novel is translated by Isabel F. Hapgood, has an introduction by Matthew Josephson, and is illustrated by Tranquillo Marangoni. It was published by The Heritage Press in 1961, and has 579 pages. Publisher's 'Sandglass' pamphlet included. Quarter green cloth with blue sides and green designs. Blue slipcase., Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Slipcase: Very Good, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, , Folio
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Victor Hugo
Format: Hardback
:
The Toilers of the Sea is a novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1866. It is set on the island of Guernsey, where Hugo lived in exile for 15 years. It tells the story of Gilliatt, a fisherman who falls in love with DŽruchette, the niece of a wealthy shipowner. To win her hand, he undertakes a dangerous mission to salvage a wrecked steam engine from the sea. The novel is a tribute to the courage and dignity of the working class, and a critique of the social and political injustices of the time. The novel is translated by Isabel F. Hapgood, has an introduction by Matthew Josephson, and is illustrated by Tranquillo Marangoni. It was published by The Heritage Press in 1961, and has 579 pages. Publisher's 'Sandglass' pamphlet included. Quarter green cloth with blue sides and green designs. Blue slipcase., Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Slipcase: Very Good, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, , Folio
Author: Victor Hugo
Format: Hardback
:
The Toilers of the Sea is a novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1866. It is set on the island of Guernsey, where Hugo lived in exile for 15 years. It tells the story of Gilliatt, a fisherman who falls in love with DŽruchette, the niece of a wealthy shipowner. To win her hand, he undertakes a dangerous mission to salvage a wrecked steam engine from the sea. The novel is a tribute to the courage and dignity of the working class, and a critique of the social and political injustices of the time. The novel is translated by Isabel F. Hapgood, has an introduction by Matthew Josephson, and is illustrated by Tranquillo Marangoni. It was published by The Heritage Press in 1961, and has 579 pages. Publisher's 'Sandglass' pamphlet included. Quarter green cloth with blue sides and green designs. Blue slipcase., Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Slipcase: Very Good, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, , Folio
The Toilers of the Sea
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