Mother Cary’s Chicken: Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle (Published 1888) | G. Manville Fenn
Publisher: Blackie & Son (1888)
ISBN: N/A
Condition: Good. Some rubbing, light edgewear to boards, minor spots of soiling and superficial wear to rear board, some rubbing to spine and light shelfwear to top and tail of spine. Note in pen to verso of front endpaper, previous owner’s signature to half title page. Splitting to gutters between endpapers and pastedowns, and between various pages. Minor smudges to edges of some pages. Text clean.
Binding: Hardcover without DJ
Pages: 351 +32 pp publisher’s catalogue
Dimensions: 19.1 x 13.5 x 3.3cm
SKU: IZc1094
Weight: 0.7kg
Price: R400,00
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by G. Manville Fenn
+++ Please see photo for synopsis/table of contents/more details of book. In Mother Carey's Chicken, George Manville Fenn showcases his talent for crafting gripping adventure stories with a dash of mystery. The novel follows the journey of a group of sailors who discover a mysterious island shrouded in secrecy. Fenn's descriptive prose and atmospheric storytelling create a captivating literary experience that transports readers to the heart of the unknown. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century maritime era, the book explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Fenn's rich character development and vivid imagery make this a standout piece in the adventure genre.