First published in 1946, following on from Portrait of Elmbury, the second in the series shows an England which now seems almost foreign in its remoteness.Evoked with an unerringly accurate eye, Brensham Village contains a mixture of action and character, conveying the life of a country community in the halcyon period between the wars.Sentimental it is, but not so as to undermine the picture of a time when a life of landed gentry, squalid poverty and routine village intimacy co-existed within a familiar seasonal routine.
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First published in 1946, following on from Portrait of Elmbury, the second in the series shows an England which now seems almost foreign in its remoteness.Evoked with an unerringly accurate eye, Brensham Village contains a mixture of action and character, conveying the life of a country community in the halcyon period between the wars.Sentimental it is, but not so as to undermine the picture of a time when a life of landed gentry, squalid poverty and routine village intimacy co-existed within a familiar seasonal routine.
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1947. Collins. Good. dj. 8x5.5. 223pp.301g. [OBB] This book paints a vivid portrait of village live through its roguish characters invented by the author. With the extraordinary vicissitudes of the cricket team and the exciting rescue of cattle from a flood, it is a highly entertaining book.
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1946. Collins. First. Hard Cover. 8x5.5. 223pp. 291g. Brensham is a fictional village near the market town in 'Portrait of Elmbury'. The life of the village and its people between the wars are lovingly reported here as a representation of rural life in England at the time.
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3rd impression. Hardback. Very good/ Dj Poor. 223pp with a frontis. by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. Brown covers with gilt title on spine. Dust jacket has loss at spine extremities, edge wear, price intact. " This portrait of a West Country market town is outstandingly good."
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Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Copy in purple cloth on boards with gilt title on spine. Spine is sunned with some carry over to upper edge of front cover. Light rubbing to head/foot of spine. Corners bumped. Previous owners bookplate on FFE. Clean text.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
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A hardback First Edition in Good condition, neat gift inscription inside, clean and bright, in a dustjacket with wear to all edges, slightly grubby. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own). Are you outside UK? Then unless you arrange shipping 'Via Alibris' we WILL cancel your order; this is due to the derisory shipping allowance that Alibris make to sellers for overseas orders.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
