The Flower and the Nettle: Diaries and Letters 1936-1939

Fourth book in an ongoing series (see our other listings for previous titles) comprised of intimate diaries, letters, & photographs that the author began to publish in the wake of the horrible tragedy that beset her & her husband, aviator Charles Lindbergh, on 1 Mar 1932 when their firstborn son was kidnapped from his nursery & murdered. This volume recounts what she referred to as "the happiest years of my life,'' detailing the couple's lives in Europe, a happiness that darkened with the approach of WWII & the Nazi leanings of her husband. In 605 pages with Index & 56 illustrations, including many rare photos. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1976, this hardcover has beige cloth-covered boards with a blue cloth-wrapped spine, gilt lettering to front & spine. Condition is downgraded to VG+ due to mottling/foxing to both boards & very slight rubbing to extremities; otherwise, completely clean, binding tight & square, pages creamy white & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is Fine: virtually flawless, with just a hint of edgewear; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! SPECIAL: order either of the other books by Mrs. Lindbergh in this series of diaries & letters & take 20% off, ship for only $1.00 each additional book. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.iness day.

Product Info

ISBN: 0151315019

ISBN-13: 9780151315017

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich

Year: 1976

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

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Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States