By Henry James; Leon Edel [Intro.]

Published: London Rupert Hart-Davis

Size: 8.5" by 6" Pagination: xxiv [3], 2-486pp

A handsome example of Leon Edel's edition of Henry James's informative and entertaining account of his North American travels.

By Henry James; Leon Edel [Intro.]

1968 The American Scene

Name: 1968 The American Scene
SKU: 991F34
Price: 45 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Rupert Hart-Davis

Size: 8.5" by 6" Pagination: xxiv [3], 2-486pp

A handsome example of Leon Edel's edition of Henry James's informative and entertaining account of his North American travels.

£45.00

weight: 1kgs / stock code: 991F34

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Description

Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

First published in 1907, this 1960s edition features contextual notes and an introduction from Leon Edel.

In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.

'The American Scene' is a travel work, documenting Henry James's American tour from August 1904 to July 1905.

During this time, he travelled the entire country, and delivered public lectures to earn money.

The places he visits include New England, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Florida, and more.

James offers a critique of the social structure and materialism of the country.

Condition

In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper back strip and wrap perimeters lightly age toned, with light edgewear to back strip head, and the odd handling marks to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright.

Overall: Fine

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