The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 1435163729
- ISBN 13
- 9781435163720
- Seller
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About This Item
New York: Barnes & Noble, 2013. New. Sealed in publisher's shrink-wrap. Barnes & Noble Collectible of a children's classic. the unread book is tight and square with solid hinges, sharp corners, and clean unmarred boards. Textblock is clean with no writing, bookplate, stamp, or markings. Bound in bonded leather with illustrated endpapers and a sewn-in satin bookmark. Illustrated with the full-color art of Nancy Barnhart, reprinted from the book's first American edition. Publisher's pictures included in the photo display. 6 1/4" X 8 1/4" tall.
First published in 1908, The Wind in the Willows chronicles the adventures of four friends drawn together by their love of the Thames River valley: mild-mannered Mole, refined Ratty, solitary Badger, and irascible and reckless Toad. More than a century after Kenneth Grahame first imagined his tale as bedtime stories to tell his son, The Wind in the Willows remains one of the best-loved classics of children's literature.
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Synopsis
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's book by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of four animal friends - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - as they explore the English countryside, battle against weasels and stoats, and learn about the value of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of a simple life. Through their adventures, the characters discover the importance of home and the pleasures of a peaceful existence. With its charming characters, vivid descriptions of nature, and timeless themes, The Wind in the Willows remains a beloved classic today.
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- Bookseller
- Armadillo Alley Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3218
- Title
- The Wind in the Willows
- Author
- Kenneth Grahame
- Illustrator
- Nancy Barnhart
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Collector's Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1435163729
- ISBN 13
- 9781435163720
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- Ratty, Badger, Toad, kenneth Grahme, mole, classic
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- Collector's Editions;
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