Watership Down
by Richard Adams
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Good/Fair
- ISBN 10
- 0027000303
- ISBN 13
- 9780027000306
- Seller
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Swanton, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Macmillan, 1972. 3rd Printing. HARDCOVER. Dust jacket, now in a clear plastic archival cover, is soiled and worn with small waterstains along the bottom rear edge and on the spine. Another stain on the back following the spine (see photo). DJ has no tears, but the price has been clipped. Boards are a little stained along the spine and edges. Page ends lightly soiled. Name plate inside the front cover. Text is unmarked and not stained. Binding is strong and square.
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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- Bookseller
- Wood Thrush Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2479
- Title
- Watership Down
- Author
- Richard Adams
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0027000303
- ISBN 13
- 9780027000306
- Publisher
- Macmillan Publishing
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
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