Watership Down

E-337: MacMillan. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Macmillan Publishing Co. , Inc, New York. 1972. 429 pgs. Maps. First Edition/First Printing in first issue DJ with $6.95 price intact on the front flap, and the rabbit and compass illustration present on the rear, as it is on the front. 70003 stamped on the rear panel, as well as printed on the DJ rear. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The story follows a warren of Berkshire rabbits fleeing the destruction of their home by a land developer. As they search for a safe haven, skirting danger at every turn, we become acquainted with the band and its compelling culture and mythos. Adams has crafted a touching, involving world in the dirt and scrub of the English countryside, complete with its own folk history and language (the book comes with a "lapine" glossary, a guide to rabbitese). This stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. As much about freedom, ethics, and human nature as it is about a bunch of bunnies looking for a warm hidey-hole and some mates, Watership Down will continue to make the transition from classroom desk to bedside table for many generations to come. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 430 pages .