The River
Godden, Ruth (1907-1998)
Published by Little Brown, Boston, 1946
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176pp. 8vo
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First American Edition. 176pp. 8vo. Red cloth. Fine in unclipped dj by Oscar Ogg. Seller Inventory # 314333
Bibliographic Details
Title: The River
Publisher: Little Brown, Boston
Publication Date: 1946
Binding: 176pp. 8vo
Dust Jacket Condition: dj
Edition: First American Edition.
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The River Of Adventure
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Paperback. Condition: Used. Ah, "The River Of Adventure," the literary equivalent of a childhood dream wrapped in a slightly tattered cover and 40 years of questionable life choices. Originally graced with the brilliance of Enid Blyton in the brightly-lit bastion of 1982, this tome captures the essence of adventure?perhaps less like the heart-pounding escapades of Indiana Jones, and more akin to a Sunday afternoon stroll in the local park, complete with slight inconveniences and the occasional wayward pigeon. If the idea of a group of plucky children embarking on a moderately perilous escapade sounds thrilling to you, then strap in! Or, perhaps, just keep your seatbelt unbuckled, as this journey is more akin to a leisurely float down the river, with delightful interruptions by the occasional duck. Initially published by Piccolo Books?a name that sounds suspiciously like a trendy café where one could sip herbal tea and discuss the existential quandaries of life?this particular edition has been lovingly handled by the hands of time. One can only speculate about what life has been like for this book: perhaps it accompanied a child on summer holidays, getting splashed with lemonade, or sat forlorn in a dusty corner, waiting for the right moment to be rediscovered in a charity shop. There?s an air of nostalgia wafting from its pages, mixed with the faint scent of something resembling mystery, or perhaps just a hint of mildew. What awaits you, dear reader? A ride down a river where the stakes are low, but the camaraderie is high! Picture four children, each with a unique personality so well-drawn they might as well be caricatures in a political cartoon. There?s the sensible one, the mischievous one, the one who insists on bringing way too many snacks, and let?s not forget the token animal sidekick. They embark on a journey that may or may not involve a mildly aggressive species of fish or a rickety old boat that?s seen better days?possibly when it was actually a boat. As they float through their series of slightly absurd predicaments, which likely include misunderstandings, accidental treasures, and a villain who is not at all what they seem (or perhaps is, as this is Blyton), you?ll find yourself pondering the deeper questions of life. Here are some pressing thoughts to mull over while you navigate this river of literary adventure: Is the river actually a metaphor for the challenges of growing up, or just a convenient place to lose your shoes? Will the children solve their problems, or will they simply stumble upon a solution that involves a picnic? How many times can you yell "Look out!" before it loses its dramatic effect? Is the real adventure the friends we made along the way, or merely the snacks we enjoyed? What happened to the other adventure books that didn?t quite make it to the bestseller list? Condition: This gem has been marked by the hands of time, with creases and pages that may or may not have spent time in a sandwich press?though one must admit that there?s nothing like the smell of well-read paper. Its spine is as resilient as a British summer, holding together despite the odds (or perhaps it?s just holding out for a miracle). You might even discover the charming annotations of a previous reader, perhaps a young aspiring adventurer who took their literary musings a tad too seriously. So, if you?re in the market for a book that promises a river of delight but delivers a stream of reliable nostalgia instead, take a chance on "The River Of Adventure." It?s all available for you at Crappy Old Books, where we celebrate the quirks and quirks of yesteryear?s literature. Who knows? You might even find a piece of your own childhood tucked within its pages?or at the very least, a reason to smile at the absurdity of it all. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE. Seller Inventory # 2432
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