Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Hardcover/Near fine
- Seller
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
The first printing of the US edition, with the full number line on the copyright page; cream-colored binding; and with 70003 on the rear board. The dustwrapper is also first state, with the rabbit and compass repeated on the rear panel; a price of $6.95; and blurbs from UK entities.
Author's first book and a classic adventure novel. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Prize.
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Synopsis
Watership Down is an allegorical fantasy novel written by British author Richard Adams, narrating the adventures of a small group of anthropomorphized rabbits as they escape the destruction of their homeland. The story is set in England’s Downs, an idyllic rural home to the small native creatures who possess their own cultures, languages, poetry and mythology. They are soon faced with the settlement of humanity and watch as their land is ravaged by farmland and industrialized commercial advancement. In fear of their lives they leave their homes in hope of finding safety for their family and friends, despite the temptations and perils they are forced to struggle with along the way.
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Reviews
After hearing of Richard Adams' death, I turned once again to a book I have long considered to be a best friend. This adventure story pulls you into a world unseen by humans. The characters are human enough to relate to but animal enough to remain rabbits. The story is captivating and relevant. No matter how many times I read it, I can never put it down while reading the last quarter, it's so suspenseful and exciting.
The characters have been beloved of me for many years and I only hope that I have Fiver's insight, Hazel's authority, Bigwig's strength, and Blackberry's wits.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Thorn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23657
- Title
- Watership Down
- Author
- Adams, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Fine
- Book Condition
- Used - Hardcover
- Jacket Condition
- Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First US edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
Terms of Sale
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All books returnable for any reason within seven days, providing only that they are received in the same condition as shipped. Shipments to an Arizona address must add appropriate sales tax. Libraries billed.
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- Dustwrapper
- Also known as book jacket, dust cover, or dust wrapper, a dust jacket is a protective and decorative cover for a book that is...
- Fine
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- Number Line
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