A Pennine Journey: The Story of a Long Walk in 1938, A. Wainwright — 1st Edition

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A Pennine Journey: The Story of a Long Walk in 1938, A. Wainwright — 1st Edition

Name: A Pennine Journey: The Story of a Long Walk in 1938, A. Wainwright — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5603
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Publication: London, Michael Joseph, 1986.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 224.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book remains bright and attractive with a structurally sound, tight binding, exhibiting only a few small flaws that barely detract from its overall condition. The publisher's boards are crisp with sharp corners and virtually no shelf-wear. The text block is remarkably clean, showing no foxing, and the visible pages are bright and unmarked. The dust jacket is equally well-preserved, maintaining its vibrant colour without notable chips or tears. There is a neat, contemporaneous previous ownership inscription in ink to the preliminary pages dated 30.9.86, which detracts little from this otherwise exceptionally tidy copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition of A Pennine Journey, presenting the original manuscript that Alfred Wainwright wrote shortly after completing his solitary walk in 1938. The text remained unpublished until this 1986 Michael Joseph release.

The volume is illustrated with Wainwright's black-and-white pen-and-ink drawings, capturing the landscapes of Northern England. The provenance includes a factual ownership inscription dated 30.9.86, placing the book in the hands of an early reader within weeks of its publication.

In September 1938, against the backdrop of a looming European war, a young Alfred Wainwright sought solace in the desolate beauty of the Pennines. Setting out for a solitary, long walk, he embarked on a journey that would inspire his later work. A Pennine Journey is the captivating account of that escape. With evocative illustrations and sharp observations, Wainwright delivers a profound reflection on nature, isolation, and the changing landscape of Britain—a remarkable manuscript that sat unpublished for nearly fifty years until its release.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: A. Wainwright

Book Publisher: Michael Joseph

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 224

Book Publication Year: 1986

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: A. Wainwright

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Worcester, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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