The scrap book, Volume 2, No. 2 - Couverture souple

Knapp, Adeline

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374599953 ISBN 13 : 9789374599952

Editeur : Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A well stands alone beneath the relentless sun, its shadow a fragile promise in a landscape where hope and hardship entwine. In the arid sweep of the American West, the struggle for survival is as stark as the desert itself, and every breath is earned against the odds. Set in the late nineteenth century, this work draws readers into the unforgiving beauty of the frontier, where pioneer life is marked by endurance, ingenuity, and the quiet courage demanded by isolation. The narrative unfolds with a keen sense of place, capturing the stark realities of desert hardship and the inner resolve it forges. At its heart lies a survival story that is both intimate and expansive, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges that shaped those who ventured beyond the known edges of American society. With its careful depiction of the western frontier, the novel stands as a testament to the spirit that defined an era. The prose is attentive to the rhythms of daily existence, the shifting moods of the land, and the subtle dramas that arise between necessity and desire. As a piece of nineteenth century fiction, it remains significant not only for its evocative storytelling but for the way it preserves the atmosphere of a vanished world. Readers drawn to historical American novels and those with a passion for classic adventure books will find themselves immersed in an authentic portrait of perseverance and transformation. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374599953
• ISBN 13: 9789374599952
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie