Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Abridged for Young Readers 1947 Illustrated Jr Library HC Childrens book gifts Classic Literature
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This is a very good hardcover. 1947 Grosset and Dunlap Illustrated Jr. Library. Abridged for Young Readers. This copy is very good inside and out. The pages are clean BUT NOTE: inside first blank page is written "this book belongs to Mary". There is only a hint of light natural tanning to pages from age and they are still crisp and clean. No other markings seen. The binding is tight and straight. Hardcover boards are illustrated in color front and back. Hardcover boards are also very good with only a hint of shelf wear. Medium octavo book size or 7" x 9" with 331 pages.
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift was first published in 1762. This edition is finely illustrated by Aldrin Watson. The novel begins with Gulliver telling readers of his life and history before his voyages. On his first voyage, he is found shipwrecked with tiny people on the island country of Lilliput. Once assuring the people of his good behavior and promise to to harm the tiny inhabitants, he is welcomed with skepticism. That later changes after an island fight with neighbors wherein Gulliver helps but refuses to continue the conquest. He is convicted of treason and flees the island. Additional adventures ensure as he continues his travels.
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