Kipling Rudyard

1913 · rif. 874V13 — London: Macmillan and Co 1913. Leather. Very Good. 8" by 5". None . Following the narrative of Henry Cheyne Jr Kipling explores themes of growth and development to enable the narrator to mature into a young man. Fourth edition of the uniform edition. The Story was originally published in 1897 and the first uniform edition published in 1899.This children's book follows the life of Harvey Cheyne J.r and his development through adventure and experience. A social commentary is hidden within the child's narrative.In the canon Kipling this novel is important being the only one set in North America. He draws on his experience and observations of living in Vermont. Kipling explores childhood growth and development through a variety of different genres which include adventure railway literature and social commentary. Kipling explores childhood from both the perspective of children and adults making this book accessible to a wider readership. In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart with slight rubbing to the boards and spine. Front hinge strained after front blank. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with marginal age toning. Contemporary ink inscription to front blank. Very Good Macmillan and Co hardcover