Dinah Maria Mulock Craik was a British novelist who began by writing children's books. In 1857 she wrote John Halifax, Gentleman, which is considered to be her best work. John Halifax, Gentleman is the classic story of a poor boy who through hard work and the highest of morals makes good. It was one of the first novels to have a tradesman as hero. The mood in Britain at this time echoed the Great Exhibition's empathizes on industry and technology. The opening words of John which were "Sir I want work" began a tale that ...
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Dinah Maria Mulock Craik was a British novelist who began by writing children's books. In 1857 she wrote John Halifax, Gentleman, which is considered to be her best work. John Halifax, Gentleman is the classic story of a poor boy who through hard work and the highest of morals makes good. It was one of the first novels to have a tradesman as hero. The mood in Britain at this time echoed the Great Exhibition's empathizes on industry and technology. The opening words of John which were "Sir I want work" began a tale that reflected the values of the Protestant ethic.
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Good. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Reprint. Green silk binding with titles stamped in blind and colored lemon yellow, deeply embossed design to front board, art nouveau decoration to spine. Endpapers with green art nouveau design, pp. 423, (9 advertising). Undated, no edition stated. Antique ex-library with minimal markings: rub to front endpaper, pencil mark to corner of title, barcode to rear endpaper. No pocket, was part of the historical collection used only internally. Hinges sound, text clean. Good condition.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.