H. Rider Haggard — The Wizard

Bristol; London, J. W. Arrowsmith, 1896 . First edition. Hardback. A later issue of the first Bristol edition of H. Rider Haggard's imperialist adventure novel. Published in the same year as the first edition, which was published in two forms; the Arrowsmith's Christmas Annual version, and the Arrowsmith's Bristol Library Version. This is a later Bristol Library Version, in paper boards rather than the original cloth, and is without the double ruled border to the title page.With the correct first line 'I'd like to take up Pelmanism, but-' of the advertisements to the rear.Scott, 28.With three pages of advertisements to the rear.A thrilling adventure novel, Haggard presents a third-person narrative that follows the journey of Reverend Thomas Owen as he seeks to carry out missionary work in south central Africa, amongst the Amasuka tribe. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Boards bright, with back strip age toned. Tail of rear joint starting, with board lightly tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .