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William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbot w. Engravings 1901 - $16 (Chesterfield)
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William the Conqueror[] was the first Norman king of England reigning from 1066 until his death. He was Duke of Normandy from 1035 onward. By 1060, following a long struggle, his hold on Normandy was secure. In 1066, following the death of the English king, Edward the Confessor, William invaded England, leading a Franco-Norman army to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings.
A loving note inside the front cover : “ From Aunt Maud to Willie / Christmas 1901 “, printed in an absolutely perfect style of the turn of the 19th century into the 20 th ! Very endearing. 251 pages.
“Willie” was evidently a William Burton whose ownership stamp appear inside the front and back covers. One might wonder if Aunt Maud bought this for her nephew because he shared a first name with the subject person of the book’s title ? From a short reading of its Table of Contents and its List of Engravings, it a appears to be a through representation of the events of William’s era and is enhanced by a series of historicall engravings.
The book is TENDER and should be HANDLED WITH CARE as it has been read and re-read over so many ages. You will enjoy FEELING THE STORY not just reading about it. 256 pages.
The Joy of Reading can be about more than WHAT is read. It can ALSO BE ABOUT HOW or in WHAT FORM it is read.
This book is one in a GROUP OF BOOKS offered on Craig’s List by this seller where each has a strong literary pedigree, is also rather old, and have been passed down through generations. Physically they have a patina which some may call stains or other small bits of wear. Reading a book of this sort can bestow a feeling of appreciation of the effort put into its creation by the author and of others who have enjoyed reading the book before.
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The seller lives near the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson Roads in western St. Louis County and is very flexible on when and where we can meet.
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