In Search of Scotland.

Morton, H.V.

Edité par Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1929

Hardcover in original plum cloth covered boards with gilt titles to spine and embossed titles on front board, spine very slightly faded and very slight rubbing to edges, some slight foxing to endpapers and top of text block but otherwise in Near Fine condition, Later edition (presumably 1930s) unclipped dustwrapper with original price sticker, very slight shelfwear but otherwise in Near Fine condition. First edition, pp ix,288, b&w illustrations, maps of Scotland on endpapers, index. A book by H. V. Morton is more than a travel book: it is a sensitive interpretation of a country's people and their history. The success of his first book on England, established the popularity of something new and refreshing in this type of literature. Mr Morton's travels have gained him thousands of readers in all parts of the world. The author has frequently been requested to define the secret of writing a travel book. He always replies: 'There is no secret. You either enjoy yourself or you do not. If you do, say so; if you do not - say so!' This disarming sincerity is, perhaps, responsible for the charm and fascination of his books. The feel and smell of the countryside, also a sense of movement, find their way into these light-hearted wanderings, and, combined with humour, acute observation, sympathy and an engaging curiosity, have justly gained for them a wide and increasing popularity. Contents Include: I Go in Search of Scotland - I Explore Edinburgh - I See the Castle of Roslin - Tells how I go on Through Rain to Lochleven - In Which I Climb into the Highlands - I Describe a Mystery of Aberdeen - Describes a Sincere Scottish Breakfast - In Which I Work East to West - I Go by Sea to Sky - How I Break the Sabbath - I Sail up the Clyde into Glasgow - In Which I Encounter Men Who Melt Steel. N° de réf. du vendeur 011825

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : In Search of Scotland.
Éditeur : Methuen & Co. Ltd.
Date d'édition : 1929
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good