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Something of Value (First edition)


Author:

Robert Ruark


Publish Date:

1955


Publisher:

Hamish Hamilton


Cover Type:

Hardcover


Condition:

Good
Dust jacket has been repaired and is in used condition. Book itself has mild edge wear and is in otherwise very good condition. Very light foxing. Dust jacket is clipped, original bookseller sticker on inside of front cover.

R750.00

Details

“Something of Value” by Robert Ruark was first published in 1955 by Hamish Hamilton in London. This novel, set against the backdrop of the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya, delves into the complexities of colonialism, cultural conflict, and the human condition. Drawing from Ruark’s personal experiences in Africa, the book offers a vivid portrayal of a turbulent period in history.

The first edition is a hardcover comprising 549 pages, bound in blue cloth with silver lettering on the spine.