The Awe of The New Century

R F Horton

Published by James Clarke & Co, London, 1900

About this Item

A short celebration of the achievements of humankind during the 19th century, with some optimistic predictions for the 20th, including universal peace and the triumph of Christianity over poverty and darkness. 65pp. The pages have art Nouveau decorated borders, alternating in red and black and the title page has a red and black design. Top edges tinted red. Title written by hand to spine. Foxing present and a great deal of pencil annotations, including a hand-written index to the rear. DJ worn and marked, with tear down edge of spine, otherwise fair reading copy. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 015468

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Awe of The New Century
• Publisher: James Clarke & Co, London
• Publication Date: 1900
• Binding: Card Covers
• Edition: Presumed First Edition.
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion, Belief, Philosophy, Theology & Mythology