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Purnell Colour Classics
LORNA DOONE
- by R. D. Blackmore
Retold by Jane Carruth -
Illustrated by John Worsley
ISBN: 036104402X
Publisher: Purnell books, London, UK
Published: 1979
Binding: HARDcover 32 pages
Condition: UNread condition! A retired display
copy and then stored - as illustrated!
Edition: FIRST EDITION: first printing
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STUNNING UNREAD COLLECTABLE FIRST PRINTING ....
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TITLE PAGE BELOW ....
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR & PUBLISHING DETAILS ....
Remains UNread - it was the display copy. It is Tight
- neat, no inscriptions or marks within. Appears as in my photos - this is the exact copy!!
A nicely preserved copy - superb!
Minimal discernible shelf wear, the interior is tight and spotlessly clean with 60 illustrated pages.
Published in 1979 by Purnell Books, London, UK it is bound in HARDcover binding of publisher's glossy pictorial laminated boards.
*VERY SCARCE TITLE ...
Covers in excellent, bright, glossy condition. (Stored with 2017!)
Measures 8½ X 11½ or 22 x 29cms.
THE STORY BEGINS ...
SYNOPSIS
Very, very entertaining read!
Reviews
BRILLIANT ... Blackmore's *Lorna Doone: a Romance of Exmoor* is one of the true classics of English literature, a work that anyone interested in virtually any aspect of the traditions of English life, culture history and English literature's traditions must read.
AN ALL TIME CLASSIC .... Lorna Doone has been constantly in print for over 150 years, and is a remarkable tale of the triumph of love over adversity, social position, etc.
GREAT HISTORICAL READ ..... Great adventure and love story . Shall have to read it again in the future ! Brings out the flavour of the time.
JUST LOVE IT!!! ....I read this book first when I was 12, on a mission to improve my reading and read grown up books. I instantly loved it, and spent a whole sunny weekend locked up in my room, engrossed in the world of the Doones. I have recently reread it, and still love it as much as I did then.
The scenery described in the book is so clear and picturesque that I could imagine myself there, walking alongside the characters. The story is a romance, though it covers quite a bit of history of the time. The story of Lorna and John is a beautiful poignant tale of overcoming obstacles, both people and heritage for love.
I think certainly if you like Wuthering Heights then this book would be great for you, (and youll find the happy ending a refreshing change!)
As I remember it ... Fabulous book that I remember reading as a child.
MARVELLOUS ...... An absolutely marvellous book.
Marvellous Reading!
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