The mirror of the sea: memories and impressions / by Joseph Conrad
1906, First UK Edition. London: Methuen. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Lacks front free end-paper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. W.H Smith bookplate to front paste down. Item #377497
Physical description: vii, 306 pages; 20 cm. Contents: Landfalls and departures -- Emblems of hope -- Fine art -- Cobwebs and gossamer -- Weight of the burden -- Overdue and missing -- Grip of the land -- Character of the foe -- Rulers of east and west -- Faithful river -- In captivity -- Initiation -- Nursery of the craft -- Tremolino -- Heroic age. Subjects: Conrad, Joseph 1857-1924 Travel.
Conrad, Joseph 1857-1924. English literature.
Seafaring life. Novelists, English 20th century; Biography.
Price: €225.00