Before the advent of television, before the global destruction of the Second World War, every American sat glued to the radio, eagerly listening for news of what crazy young Dick Halliburton had done next. They didn't have long to wait! Halliburton started entertaining the world in the early 1920s. "The Glorious Adventure" was his second book and details how he set out to follow in the path of Ulysses, that royal vagabond who mirrored Dick's own restlessness. The resultant book doesn't lack for excitement. It details how ...
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Before the advent of television, before the global destruction of the Second World War, every American sat glued to the radio, eagerly listening for news of what crazy young Dick Halliburton had done next. They didn't have long to wait! Halliburton started entertaining the world in the early 1920s. "The Glorious Adventure" was his second book and details how he set out to follow in the path of Ulysses, that royal vagabond who mirrored Dick's own restlessness. The resultant book doesn't lack for excitement. It details how Halliburton roamed the Mediterranean Sea searching for adventure and romance, both of which he was happy to report were still in abundant supply. "I thought of Ulysses and his stirring drama, and then looked at my own life, imprisoned by apartment walls, surrounded by self-satisfied people who were caught in the ruts of convention and responsibility. All that seemed drab. I had tasted the drug of romantic travel, and I could not rest from it" Halliburton wrote before setting off for the blue Mediterranean. "The Glorious Adventure" is properly named, for seldom does one find a book so young in spirit and bubbling over with the joy of life.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 9x6x2; Hardcover. No DJ. Pages are unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Navy board srubbed with edgewear. Lettering on spinecover faded. Uncut pages have no markings, occasional light tanning.
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Used Good. No Jacket. No DJ. Front and back covers have wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with edge or corner wear. Edges of page have light brown discoloration (tanning), but does not affect readability. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Fair in poor dust jacket. D/J is semi glued to cover. Rubbed edges and corners. Pages worn at bottom of spine. Possible mold spots on cover. D/J is worn and torn on edges and spine area. Soil spots throughout book. 354 p. Black cloth covered boards. sewn binding. Frontispiece of author. Other b/w photos in book as well as small drawings. Maps on end papers.
I found the book to be very interesting. I was written circa 1927. It is about a rich playboy that has an adventure in Greece where he follows all the exploits of Ulyssis. Different but interesting. Just the time it took place was different.
