Waugh in Abyssinia

Waugh, Evelyn
First Edition in 1936. Methuen , London

This controversial book is a ''vivid and entertaining account of Waugh's adventures as an inexperienced and none too enthusiastic war reporter during the often bizarre events of the italian invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1935.'' It is said to be a ''masterpiece among travel and historical sketches and, infused with with his very special brand of humour and perception, remains a delight to read.''

$35.00

Specifications

Author Waugh, Evelyn
Illustrator Nil
Publisher Methuen
Place Published London
Year Published First Edition in 1936
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
1984 Reprint
Size 8vo (Octavo)
Chapters VII
Pages 253pp

Condition Report

Cover Excellent Condition - Note: In chocolate brown cloth with a gold title on a very sound spine it has no corner bumping or shelf damage at all. The wrapper is very attractive in laminated white with a sepia portrait of a young Waugh and titles on the front cover and spine. There is only very mild chipping on the wrapper edges too. - With Dust Wrapper
Overall Very Good Condition - Note: The paper used for the text block has become yellowed as is normal with mild tanning of the page edges and light flecking of the fore-edge too but is otherwise clean and undamaged, devoid of foxing or any prior owner notations.