Afoot in Wild Places, Seton Gordon — 1st Edition

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Afoot in Wild Places, Seton Gordon — 1st Edition

Name: Afoot in Wild Places, Seton Gordon — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6621
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Publication: London, Cassell and Company Ltd., 1937

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xiv, 220.

Condition Report: Good. The original cloth binding remains structurally sound, though it exhibits moderate handling wear typical with its age, including rubbing to the extremities, bumping to the spine ends, and localised sun-fading that has somewhat dulled the boards. There is noticeable discolouration and a faded splash mark toward the lower edges of the front and rear boards. The text block edges are notably dust-dulled and age-toned. Internally, the binding is slightly relaxed but secure. The preliminary leaves present scattered foxing, a common occurrence for this paper stock, which gradually recedes to leave the main text block largely clean and legible, presenting a highly functional reading copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition printing of Seton Gordon’s celebrated exploration of the Scottish Highlands and islands. It is profusely illustrated with forty-eight photogravure plates reproduced from original photographs taken by the author and his wife.

Copies of this work surviving in their original cloth, while relatively common on the secondary market, are increasingly difficult to source without significant damp-staining or ex-library markings, making this a respectable addition to a topographical collection.

Afoot in Wild Places offers a vivid and evocative journey through the rugged landscapes of Scotland. Renowned naturalist and travel writer Seton Gordon masterfully chronicles the stark beauty of the untamed wilderness, capturing the essence of the lochs, glens, and peaks. Accompanied by his wife’s remarkable photography, Gordon's rich prose provides an intimate portrait of the natural world, documenting both the abundant wildlife and the enduring spirit of the remote highlands.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Seton Gordon

Book Publisher: Cassell and Company Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 234

Book Publication Year: 1937

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Seton Gordon and his wife

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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