Item #223730 Later days. William Henry Davies.

Later days

1925, First Edition. London : Jonathan Cape. Limited to 125 copies (this number 106) and SIGNED by the author. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and sun-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 223 pages; Summary; In this sequel to 'The Autobiography of a Supertramp', Davies describes his early career as a writer, and his friendships with Belloc, Thomas, Shaw, and other eminent literary figures of the period. Subjects; Davies, W. H. (William Henry) 1871-1940 - Biography. Poets, English - 20th century - Biography. Physical description; 2 p. ß., 7-223 p. ; 20 cm. Notes; At head of title: By W. H. Davies. Contents; The camp.--Literary men.--Authors of the sea.--The philosopher.--A poet and his dog.--On the road.--The road.--The journey.--In time of war.--Reading for charity.--Politics & society.--Works of art.--Artists all.--In & out of luck.--The end. Item #223730

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