Vintage HC Book 'The Earthly Paradise' C.S. Forester Michael Joseph Ltd. 1940

Vintage HC Book 'The Earthly Paradise' C.S. Forester Michael Joseph Ltd. 1940 Published by Michael Joseph Ltd. 1st Edition 1940 Size 8.5" x 5" x 1.15", weight 15 oz, 319 pages Very Good to Fine pre-owned condition. In the publisher's original red cloth binding, with titles stamped in silver to spine. Externally, very smart with minor shelfwear only. Dustwrapper is unclipped and smart and protected by plastic. Firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. This novel follows the story of Christopher Columbus and his third voyage to America, told by the point of view of Don Narciso Rich, a 15th century liberal in a New World. That voyage was said to be the most disastrous for Columbus, who was sent back to Spain still in chains after being captured. This is a tale not only of history, but also of greed, ambition, thirst and jealousy. **** If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECT_RELOVE to get $10 off your first purchase.**** All measurements & weights given are approximate, and should be used for reference purposes only. We use recycled materials to ship our products. TB641