ISBN: 9780798139984 - chameleon on the gallows: the great comic prequel to stormwrack (7 Ergebnisse)

Edited by Stephen Gray. 213 x 137 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 248. Near-fine condition. "Chameleon on the Gallows is the prequel to Stormwrack, elected one of the top 20 South African books of all time - Mail & Guardian, 23 December, 1994. From the archives of the Valley comes this brilliant comedy by C. Louis Leipoldt (1880-1947), written in English and published here for the first time. The unfolding saga of a Western Cape town climbing out of the shadow of slavery into early Victorian settled prosperity. Based on the history of Clanwilliam in Southern Namaqualand, where he was brought up, in Chameleon on the Gallows Leipoldt tells the story of the rehabilitating Everardus and his courageous wife Magriet, of the legendary Widow Priem, horsebreeder, and her shy strolling player lover: the Frenchman Pierre. Other goings-on of great moment are recorded, leading to this unforgettable community's election of their parliamentary representatives. Edited from the original typescript, with an introduction, by Stephen Gray.".…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, there is a taped in plate on the front end page. Otherwise clean. Tightly bound. r*29/10/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. the wraps are shelf rubbed and bit creased. stains and marks. internally clean and tightly bound. [P.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; The book shows average wear.; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. The wraps are slightly rubbed. Internally clean and tightly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. The wraps are shelf rubbed.A little foxing.Internally clean and tightly bound.eK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. The wraps are a bit rubbed and marked. Internally clean and tightly bound. One gift inscription. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.