First published in 1939 and long out of print, W. Somerset Maugham's PRINCESS SEPTEMBER AND THE NIGHTINGALE is now reissued with original text and illustrations. The story is a classic fairytale of Siam (now Thailand). The ninth daughter of the king is the object of envy by her sisters, who try to kill her lucky nightingale. But the bird's life is saved, and all is well. Color illustrations.
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First published in 1939 and long out of print, W. Somerset Maugham's PRINCESS SEPTEMBER AND THE NIGHTINGALE is now reissued with original text and illustrations. The story is a classic fairytale of Siam (now Thailand). The ninth daughter of the king is the object of envy by her sisters, who try to kill her lucky nightingale. But the bird's life is saved, and all is well. Color illustrations.
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Very good. Inked name on title page. No other markings in book. No DJ. Small discolorations on boards. Binding tight. Caught up in the exoticism and allure of Siam, a kingdom still immune to Westernization, Maugham had visited Bangkok several times and, happily, selected that setting for his fairy tale. September is the youngest of nine daughters of the King (each is named for a month of the year). All nine are beautiful, and each has been presented with a beautiful green parrot in a golden cage by their.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0195124804. Part of The Opie Library series. Illustrated by Richard C. Jones. Introduction by Jan Morris. Afterword by Samuel J. Rogal. First printing thus. Fine in a fine dust jacket.