Westward Ho! Charles Kingsley 1902 Prize Edition Historical Fiction

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Description

This is a vintage edition of Charles Kingsley’s classic historical adventure novel, “Westward Ho!”, published by W.P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, London, in 1902. First published in 1855, this exciting tale is based on the adventures of Elizabethan privateer Amyas Preston, who encounters historical figures such as Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh. This particular copy is a prize edition, awarded to Thomas H. Thomas by the Liverpool School Board Venice Street School for winning the Standard IV Oral Work prize in 1902. This prize sticker is affixed to the front of the book, adding historical provenance. There is also some other writing on the front pages.

Features:

  • Title: Westward Ho!
  • Author: Charles Kingsley
  • Publisher: W.P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, London
  • Published: 1902
  • Historical adventure fiction
  • Based on the adventures of Amyas Preston
  • Features Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh  
  • Prize sticker from Liverpool School Board Venice Street School (1902)

Measurements (Approximate):

  • Length: 20 cm (approximately 7.9 inches)
  • Width: 14 cm (approximately 5.5 inches)
  • Depth: 3.5 cm (approximately 1.4 inches)

Condition:

This vintage copy of “Westward Ho!” is in fair condition. The book appears to have sustained some water damage, resulting in damage to the cover and some red dye bleed onto the front pages. There is also general wear and tear to the cover, and foxing and grime to the pages. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of the condition.

Despite its condition issues, this edition is a fascinating piece of literary and educational history due to its prize provenance.

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Weight 2 kg
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