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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses
by Stevenson, Robert Louis
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Webster, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1942. First Thus. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. Wyeth, N.C. First thus, same date on title and copyright pages, Scribner seal on copyright page. Spine faded, hinges loosening, picture plates somewhat foxed. 1942 Hard Cover. x, 328 pp. "Set in England during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, this swashbuckling historical novel by the author of 'Treasure Island' and 'Kidnapped' tells the story of young Dick Shelton. Betrayed by his treacherous and brutal guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, Dick seeks the help of John Amend-All, leader of the mysterious fellowship of the Black Arrow—and Brackley's sworn enemy. Pitted against fierce fighters, a treacherous priest, and Sir Daniel, Dick seeks to become a knight and rescue his true love. Brimming with adventure, suspense, and romance, this thrilling tale presents a classic portrait of England during one of its most tumultuous eras, as Dick is pulled by his loyalties to the houses of both York and Lancaster. He must make a crucial choice, for his fate and the fate of England hang in the balance." Colored plates and illustrated front and rear endpapers. A 1942 Reprint of the 1916 Charles Scribner's Sons edition; illustrated by N.C. Wyeth.
Synopsis
From the beloved author of Treasure Island Originally serialized in a periodical of boys' adventure fiction, The Black Arrow is a swashbuckling portrait of a young man's journey to discover the heroism within himself. Young Dick Shelton, caught in the midst of England's War of the Roses, finds his loyalties torn between the guardian who will ultimately betray him and the leader of a secret fellowship, The Black Arrow. As Shelton is drawn deeper into this conspiracy, he must distinguish friend from foe and confront war, shipwreck, revenge, murder, and forbidden love, as England's crown threatens to topple around him.
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- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Muse Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2269635
- Title
- The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses
- Author
- Stevenson, Robert Louis
- Illustrator
- Wyeth, N.C
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1942
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 2.13 lbs
- Keywords
- CHILDREN CHILDREN VINTAGE CLASSICS FICTION
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Webster, New York
About Yesterday's Muse Books
Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.
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