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1980: The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada, by Kenneth Bagnell
$55.00“The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada” by Kenneth Bagnell is a historical non-fiction work, the present copy of which was published by Macmillan of Canada in Toronto in 1980. Hardcover volume bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine.
The book tells the story of the thousands of British children who were sent to Canada between 1869 and 1939 as part of a child migration scheme. Bagnell provides a detailed account of their journey, the conditions they faced, and the impact it had on their lives. The book is in very good+ condition with minor wear to the dust jacket and bears an owner’s inscription on the front endpaper. The work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history and the experiences of child migrants.
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1981 Second Printing – Bennet #3: People in Glass Houses, by Elliott Lewis
$20.00People in Glass Houses by Elliott Lewis, a vintage paperback published by Pinnacle Books in 1981. This second printing edition is in almost new condition, with only a crease along the spine on the front cover. The book is tightly bound and has never been fully opened, indicating that it has never been read.
The plot of the book revolves around the lives of the characters in a glass house, exploring themes of transparency, vulnerability, and the consequences of hidden secrets.
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1984 – The Nightmare of Reason: A Life of Franz Kafka, by Ernst Pawel
$45.00The Nightmare of Reason: A Life of Franz Kafka by Ernst Pawel is a comprehensive biography that delves into the enigmatic life of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Franz Kafka. Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in New York in 1984, this second printing (first printing was in 1948) offers readers a deep insight into Kafka’s personal struggles, his unique writing style, and the profound impact his works had on literature.
This hardcover volume features a red cloth spine and is in impeccable condition, clean and tightly bound, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection. Please note that the dust jacket is absent.
With a focus on the plot and key themes, this biography unveils the complexities of Kafka’s life, his exploration of existentialism, and the haunting themes of alienation and bureaucracy that permeate his works.