sylvanus paddy (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First. 319, cream buckram, coloured titles to spine and front cover, dust stained, red stain to back cover-no inscriptions. A diary-novel based on the author's life as a governess in Scandinavia. No date, BL gives [1929] 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾".

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Ten to One in Sweden' is a charming and insightful travel memoir that captures the experiences of an Englishwoman living and working in Sweden during the late 1920s. Written with a keen eye for detail and a witty sense of humor, the work explores the nuances of Swedish domestic life, social etiquette, and cultural traditions from the unique vantage point of an outsider integrated into a Swedish household. Through a series of engaging anecdotes, Paddy Sylvanus provides a vivid portrayal of the Scandinavian landscape and its people, contrasting British sensibilities with the customs of the North.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First American edition. Gift inscription, and the foredge a little soiled, thus very good in good only dustwrapper with chips and internal repairs. A novel of young English people before the World War, revolving around the romance of a madcap heroine with her cousin, who is in the diplomatic service. Scarce.