Incidents in the Life of Edward Wright

Incomplete, with one text leaf torn out (pages 93-94). Ex-library, Riwaka Library (a small 19th century provincial New Zealand library, Riwaka is situated 5km from Motueka, in the upper part of New Zealand's South Island.) Rebound in the late 19th Century in a half-calf library binding. Chipped paper library label on spine. Heavy rubbing to boards. Gutter split at front hinge. Rear hinge broken. Moderate foxing.; Uncommon. vi, [2], 344 pages + portrait frontispiece. Lacking one text leaf, pages 93-94. Half-leather binding. Page dimensions: 166 x 110mm. "I propose to relate the story of the life of one who has been a criminal by profession, but is now a Christian and an evangelist." - page 1. Selected contents: A young thief; Expelled several day-schools; Burglary and escape; Another robbery and imprisonment; A prize fight; Ned's marriage; Ned grows wild in wickedness; The pipe; Ned's first temptation; The experiences of a tramp; Converted and reformed thieves; A companion of blacklegs; The confessions of a thief; A backslider rescues; Ned as an evangelist in the country. ; Ex-Library; 8vo

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Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton

Year: 1870

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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