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Title: The Friendly Persuasion by Jessamyn West (1945) First Edition / First Printing HCDJItem Specifics:Author: Jessamyn West
Title: The Friendly Persuasion
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
Year: 1945
Binding: Hardcover (Cloth)
Edition: First Edition (1940-1945 copyright stated)
Dust Jacket: NoCollectible hardcover first edition copy of Jessamyn West’s acclaimed novel, The Friendly Persuasion, published in 1945 by Harcourt, Brace and Company.Storyline Overview:Set in rural southern Indiana during the American Civil War era, this classic American story follows the lives, trials, and triumphs of the Birdwell family. Guided by the gentle humor of the patriarch Jess and the steadfast beliefs of his Quaker-minister wife Eliza, the family strives to maintain their pacifist way of life amidst a changing world. Told through a series of interconnected vignettes, the narrative explores deep themes of faith, family devotion, and the immense moral dilemmas faced when the violence of the war encroaches on their peaceful nursery farm. This beloved tale served as the basis for the famous 1956 Oscar-nominated film adaptation.Condition Notes:
Jacket: Missing the original dust jacket.
Cover/Spine: Bound in original green cloth. Noticeable sun-fading along the spine. Light rubbing and shelf wear to the edges, corner tips, and spine caps.
Text Block / Edges: Features a classic, intentional deckle edge (rough-cut / untrimmed fore-edge).
Interior: Hinges and binding are firm and intact. Pages show light, natural age-toning but remain clean, crisp, and completely free of writing, highlighting, or dog-ears.Please review the provided high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact condition of this book before purchasing.
Ships securely in a sturdy box with protective wrapping to prevent transit damage.
