W.H. Hudson — A Little Boy Lost

London, Duckworth & Co. 1905 . First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy of this charmingly illustrated novel exploring the complexities of childhood. The first edition.  In the publisher's original beige cloth binding. With a frontispiece, twelve plates, and in text illustrations by British illustrator and landscape painter Arthur David McCormick. Collated, complete.  A novel that explores the complexities of childhood innocence and the often harsh realities of adult life, following the character of Martin, who is separated from home and familiar protection, moving alone through wide natural landscapes. Written by Anglo-Argentine author, naturalist and ornithologist William Henry Hudson.     In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, light fading to spine, with slight bumping to the head and tail. Odd small mark to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Arthur David McCormick. Very Good Indeed .