1978 Alfred A Knopf first American edition HB. The first of a three volume bio. This book describes the author Chateaubriand's unbelievably eventful life to age 24.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. Volume 1. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # C10A-04135
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. First Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 17450453-75
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 51491700-6
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # mon0000179423
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_448600858
Seller: Adkins Books, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A.
Hard cover. Includes index. Bibliography: v. 1, p. [285]-296. Incomplete Contents: v. 1. The longed-for tempests. Very good in very good dust jack. Seller Inventory # 2009180387
Seller: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Jacket. Seller Inventory # 536028
Seller: Novel Ideas Books & Gifts, Decatur, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First American Edition. Jacket spine ends are reinforced with clear tape. ; 1768-93; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 327 pages. Seller Inventory # 251109
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First US Edition. Slight residue and wearing on DJ. DJ is price clipped. Seller Inventory # 39126
Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st American edition. NYC: Knopf, 1978. 1st USA edition, NF/VG+. Book has some wear to spine ends, remainder mark on lower page edges. DJ is price-clipped, has light wear to edges (especially on lower rear panel). Black and white illustrations, 2 maps. Includes notes, select bibliography, references and index. A proposed three volume biography, this was the only one published. Chateaubriand was a high noble, was present at the French Revolution, left Europe in despair, to travel the back countries of America. It was a solo journey of 3,500 miles which eventually gave rise to the books which first made him a legend. He returned to fight for his king (on the losing side), escaped, dangerously ill, to England. All this by age 24. Very well-written, nice copy, 327 pp. Seller Inventory # 005022