Place of Stones

Ruck, Ruth Janette

ISBN 10: 0571093922 / ISBN 13: 9780571093922

Published by Faber & Faber, 1970

About this Item

This engaging memoir follows Ruth Janette Ruck as she learns to run a rugged Snowdonia hill farm, navigating storms, livestock, neighbours, and the unpredictable rhythms of the land. Place of Stones blends lively storytelling with affectionate detail, offering an enjoyable glimpse into a way of life that was already disappearing by the mid-20th century. Photograph available on request.

Seller Inventory # mon0001643354

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Place of Stones
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0571093922
• ISBN 13: 9780571093922
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

1962. Reprinted. 227 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Ink stamp to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards are bowed. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Damp staining all over. Moderate tanning to spine.