c1950 The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley Vintage Children's Book H.G. Theaker
c1950 The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley Vintage Children's Book H.G. TheakerThe Water BabiesBy Charles KingsleyWith Colour Plates by Harry G. TheakerPublished by Ward, Lock & Co Limited: London, Melbourne etc c1950 (undated)"Charles Kingsley (1819 - 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms."Light wear and fading to the covers and spine as shown. Contemporary inscription to front blank endpaper. Pages are clean with pleasant age toning. Includes all 16 illustrations. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy very in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 25.5cm x 19cm x 2.5cm - 95 Pages
c1950 The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley Vintage Children's Book H.G. Theaker
The Water Babies
By Charles Kingsley
With Colour Plates by Harry G. Theaker
Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited: London, Melbourne etc c1950 (undated)
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Charles Kingsley (1819 - 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms."
Light wear and fading to the covers and spine as shown. Contemporary inscription to front blank endpaper. Pages are clean with pleasant age toning. Includes all 16 illustrations. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy very in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
