The Good Earth
PEARL S. Intro. By Carl van Doren BUCK, HOWARD WILLARD
Hardcover
(THE WORLD PUB. CO., Jan. 1, 1947)
Here for your delectation is the SPECTACULAR & RARE------------------THE GOOD EARTH by PEARL S. BUCK, Illustrated by HOWARD WILLARD, Introduction by CARL VAN DOREN. DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT!!! DON’T STAY HOME WITHOUT IT!!! This tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider themselves above the land and its workers; but they will soon meet their own downfall. Hard times come upon Wang Lung and his family when flood and drought force them to seek work in the city. The working people riot, breaking into the homes of the rich and forcing them to flee. When Wang Lung shows mercy to one noble and is rewarded, he begins to rise in the world, even as the House of Hwang falls. NOT TO BE MISSED!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! A FABULOUS COLLECTIBLE!!! This is the hardcover only stated WORLD FIRST EDITION FROM 1931. The book (no dj) is in excellent reading condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc.---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So bid now for this magnificent, impossible-to-find LITERARY COLLECTIBLE.