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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the growth and development of Millsaps College from its founding in 1892 to the present day. The author traces the college's history through its early years as a small, struggling institution to its current status as a thriving liberal arts college with a national reputation. Along the way, the author highlights the key people and events that have shaped Millsaps' unique identity, including its commitment to academic excellence, its strong sense of community, and its dedication to serving the needs of its students and the broader community. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the American South, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the region's most respected institutions. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of Millsaps College's rich history and enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Maurice Greiffenhagen (illustratore). The work of W. W. Jacobs (1863-1943) occupies a distinctive place in late Victorian and early twentieth-century literature, combining humour, character-driven storytelling and occasional elements of the macabre. Best known for his classic tale The Monkey's Paw, Jacobs wrote extensively about everyday life along the Thames estuary and in London's dockside communities, drawing on his experience in the civil service. His stories are noted for their economical style, sharp observation and memorable twists, ranging from light comic sketches of maritime life to darker, more unsettling narratives. The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs; A Facsimile and Transcript of the Original Manuscript, edited by John Jascoll, with additional essays by John Cloy, Anthony James, David Karpeles and Chris Lamerton. Numbered limited edition. Now scarce. Published by The Hazelwood Press, Lancaster, PA. 1998 first edition. First published on July 1, 1998 in an edition of three hundred copies. This is copy number 63. With manuscript card by John Jascoll, with envelope from the USA, to Peter Ford. The card has a promotional tipped on image verso, and an additional Publisher's order form. A fine orange cloth hardback with printed design to front cover and gilt titles to spine. Soundly bound.  Text is bright and clean throughout. A few light small spots to text block edge. The book contains a tipped in portrait frontispiece  and a second tipped on image of Maurice Greiffenhagen's original illustration to The Monkey's Paw. Text in English. xii + 101pp. Dimensions: approx 237mm high x 192mm wide x 19mm deep. Weight: approx 582g (unpacked).