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1817 The Adventures of Roderick Random
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Description
Leather Binding
First published in 1748, this is a charming early 19th century two volume edition of Smollett's work.
In handsome half calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strip.
A brilliant picaresque novel by Tobias Smollett, set in the 1730s and 1740s, following a young man who is shunned by his father's family. The novel follows Roderick Random on his search for fortune and love.
'The Adventures of Roderick Random' was partly based on Smollett's experience in the British Navy. The protagonist, Roderick, travels around to France, South America, Bath, and the West Indies, the text being imbued with Smollett's own travel notes, with rich and vivid descriptions of the places Random travels to.
Volume I retains the original half title.
Condition
In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strips. Light rubbing to centre of boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, otherwise clean and bright.
Very Good
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