Things As They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams
by William Godwin
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: B. Crosby Stationers-Court Ludgate-Street, 1794. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. Things As They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams by William Godwin First Editions B. Crosby Stationers-Court Ludgate-Street 1794. In three volumes. London. Contemporary half calf brown leather with marbled boards, pd's and ep's. Small neat bookplate to pd's also. Contents clean and unblemished throughout and with no toning or foxing. A Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. "Things As They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams" by William Godwin is a captivating narrative that chronicles the life of Caleb Williams, a young man who becomes entangled in the life of his enigmatic employer, Falkland. As Caleb's curiosity uncovers Falkland's dark secrets, he is thrust into a relentless pursuit filled with deception, suspense, and moral dilemmas. The novel delves into themes of power, justice, and the human desire for truth, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of one man's unchecked authority. Through its twists and turns, Godwin's work challenges societal norms and questions the boundaries of individual freedom.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007523
- Title
- Things As They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams
- Author
- William Godwin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- B. Crosby Stationers-Court Ludgate-Street
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1794
- Weight
- 4.41 lbs
- Keywords
- Things As They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams by William Godwin First Editions 1794
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Brought to Book Ltd
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Bookplate
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- Good+
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