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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Damage and soiling to the boards; pages are yellowed; a reading copy despite appearance. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 177268.

Unknown. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Proud Old Name' is a compelling tale of adventure and heritage set against the vivid backdrop of early 20th-century Mexico. Written by C.E. Scoggins, a master of regional atmosphere and rugged storytelling, the narrative explores the intersections of American ambition and deep-seated local traditions. The story follows an American protagonist navigating the complexities of honor and identity while immersed in a landscape defined by its history and proud lineage.At its heart, the work is a character-driven exploration of what it means to uphold a legacy in a changing world. Scoggins expertly weaves elements of romance and suspense, capturing the tension between modern progress and the enduring weight of a family name. Through sharp dialogue and evocative descriptions of the Mexican terrain, the author brings to life a world where reputation is everything and the past is never truly buried. 'The Proud Old Name' remains a significant example of early adventure fiction, offering readers a window into the cultural dialogues of its era and the timeless quest for personal integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Red Gods Call' is a gripping adventure novel that captures the restless spirit of exploration and the magnetic pull of the unknown. Set against the lush and perilous landscapes of Central America, the story follows a protagonist drawn away from the mundane comforts of civilization by the primal allure of the wild-the titular 'Red Gods.' As he journeys into the heart of the jungle, he encounters a world of danger, ancient mysteries, and unexpected romance.Charles Elbert Scoggins masterfully blends atmospheric prose with fast-paced action, reflecting the early 20th-century fascination with rugged individualism and the exotic frontier. The narrative explores themes of masculinity, duty, and the transformative power of nature, as the characters navigate both the physical challenges of the terrain and the internal conflicts of their own desires. A classic example of the adventure genre, 'The Red Gods Call' remains a compelling testament to the timeless human urge to seek out what lies beyond the horizon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Proud Old Name' is a compelling tale of adventure and heritage set against the vivid backdrop of early 20th-century Mexico. Written by C.E. Scoggins, a master of regional atmosphere and rugged storytelling, the narrative explores the intersections of American ambition and deep-seated local traditions. The story follows an American protagonist navigating the complexities of honor and identity while immersed in a landscape defined by its history and proud lineage.At its heart, the work is a character-driven exploration of what it means to uphold a legacy in a changing world. Scoggins expertly weaves elements of romance and suspense, capturing the tension between modern progress and the enduring weight of a family name. Through sharp dialogue and evocative descriptions of the Mexican terrain, the author brings to life a world where reputation is everything and the past is never truly buried. 'The Proud Old Name' remains a significant example of early adventure fiction, offering readers a window into the cultural dialogues of its era and the timeless quest for personal integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

7.5 x 5.5, green cloth, 208 pp, covers worn and soiled with adhesion marks from sticking to the dustjacket, extremities bumped and fraying, hinges loose, endpapers spotted, contents toned, in worn, stained, soiled, edge- chipped dust jacket. SWAF. A sorry copy, but a scarce title with a very scarce dust jacket. FIRST ED.…

Zustand: Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 312 printed pages of text. A little soiling to the covers and edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE 1926-1945. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Red Gods Call' is a gripping adventure novel that captures the restless spirit of exploration and the magnetic pull of the unknown. Set against the lush and perilous landscapes of Central America, the story follows a protagonist drawn away from the mundane comforts of civilization by the primal allure of the wild-the titular 'Red Gods.' As he journeys into the heart of the jungle, he encounters a world of danger, ancient mysteries, and unexpected romance.Charles Elbert Scoggins masterfully blends atmospheric prose with fast-paced action, reflecting the early 20th-century fascination with rugged individualism and the exotic frontier. The narrative explores themes of masculinity, duty, and the transformative power of nature, as the characters navigate both the physical challenges of the terrain and the internal conflicts of their own desires. A classic example of the adventure genre, 'The Red Gods Call' remains a compelling testament to the timeless human urge to seek out what lies beyond the horizon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. Fine in a very good dust jacket with small chips at the crown. Scoggins was best known for his *Saturday Evening Post* stories of adventure in Spain.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. Fine in a trifle rubbed still fine cloth dustwrapper stamped "Souvenir St. Louis Convention 1926" - a booksellers' convention. Adventure story set in South America. Scoggins was best known for his *Saturday Evening Post* stories of adventure in Spain. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reprint, a promotional edition. 12mo. 137, [1]pp. Some foxing on first and last leaf, else near fine in modestly soiled and foxed, very good dust jacket. To introduce Scoggins's new novel, the publisher's text reads, in part, on the front panel: "This book, published at one dollar, was one of the most notable and delightful works of fiction issued in 1925.To introduce the author. we have now issued this edition at fifty cents, limited to 25,000 copies." Scoggins was best known for his *Saturday Evening Post* stories of adventure in Spain.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. First edition. Fine in a near fine printed paper dustwrapper with small chips at the crown. Adventure story set in South America. Scoggins was best known for his *Saturday Evening Post* stories of adventure in Spain.

Possible first edition: Bobbs-Merrill were notoriously inconsistent in this regard and here there is no ''first edition'' statement, nor the bow-and-arrow device which often appears on the copyright page. Octavo. 261 pages. Decorations by Theodore Nadejen. The author is best known for his adventure stories set in Central American. Here he sends an American ingenu to La Mancha in Spain where his adversaries ''know to a nicety under which rib a knife is most efficacious'' (from the blurb).Neat fine in very good, nicked and slightly chipped dustwrapper with a 5 cm closed tear repaired on the reverse. Scarce.…