O More Than Happy Countryman
Language: English
Published by Country Life Limited,, London, 1943
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Lost and Found Treasures, Wolverhampton, United KingdomLost and Found Treasures
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Condition: Used - Good
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O More Than Happy Countryman By H. E. Bates Illustrated by C. F. Tunnicliffe Published in London by Country Life Limited, 1943 Hardback Description and Subject Matter A 1943 hardback edition of O More Than Happy Countryman by H. E. Bates, illustrated by C. F. Tunnicliffe, and published by Country Life Limited in London. The boards are square and the binding tight, with a firm and secure text block. There is some sunning to the boards and marks to the rear board, consistent with age and handling. Overall in good condition. In this evocative wartime work, Bates celebrates the English countryside and the enduring spirit of rural life. Written during the Second World War, the book reflects both nostalgia and quiet resilience, portraying the rhythms of farming, the character of country people, and the beauty of landscape in a time of national strain. Bates’ prose is lyrical yet grounded, combining affection for rural traditions with acute observation of change. The volume is enhanced by the illustrations of C. F. Tunnicliffe, whose finely detailed drawings of wildlife and rural scenes complement Bates’ text and contribute significantly to the book’s appeal. Together, author and illustrator create a classic example of mid-twentieth-century English pastoral writing. A desirable copy for collectors of rural literature, wartime British publishing, and illustrated countryside books.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- O More Than Happy Countryman
- Author
- H E Bates
- Publisher
- Country Life Limited,, London
- Publication year
- 1943
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- C. F. Tunnicliffe
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