Nation, Terry Pratchett 1st Edition Signed

£49.99

Nation, Terry Pratchett 1st Edition Signed

Name: Nation, Terry Pratchett 1st Edition Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4304
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Condition Report: Fine: The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket. Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.

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Catalogue Note: A "Fine" condition copy of the true first edition of Terry Pratchett’s acclaimed standalone novel, Nation. Published by Doubleday in 2008, this powerful and thought-provoking story is widely considered one of Pratchett’s most significant works outside of his celebrated Discworld series. This copy is in excellent condition, reflecting the high production quality of the original hardback release, and is an essential acquisition for both fans of Pratchett’s unique wit and collectors of modern classic literature.

Set in an alternative 19th-century world, Nation begins with a catastrophe: a colossal tidal wave wipes out everything the young boy Mau knows, leaving him the sole survivor of his people. On the other side of the world, Daphne, a young girl of minor royal blood, is washed ashore on the same island after her ship is destroyed by the same wave. Separated by culture, language, and custom, Mau and Daphne must overcome their differences and forge a new community as other survivors arrive. Through humor, deep philosophical inquiry, and a gripping adventure, the novel explores themes of tradition, faith, and what it truly means to build a nation from the ruins of the past.

ISBN: 9780385613705

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Terry Pratchett

Book Publisher: Doubleday UK

Book Language: en

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Fantasy

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 300

Book Publication Year: 2008

Book Publication Date: September 9, 2008

Book Binding: Hardcover

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