Comfort Found in Good Old Books
by George Hamlin Fitch
ILLUSTRATED
WITH DUST JACKET
Publisher: Paul Elder and Company
Copyright: 1911
--CONDITION--
This book is in very good condition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. This is a used book with some shelf wear. Please look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this item. The dust jacket is in excellent condition with minimal wear. The red cloth boards are very lightly worn along the edges. Hinges tight. Binding sturdy. The text block is crisp and clean. All tipped on plates in place. Fantastic copy. 171 pages -
--ABOUT THIS ITEM--
"Comfort Found in Old Books" by George Hamlin Fitch, published in 1911, is a delightful exploration of the solace and joy that can be derived from the timeless companionship of books. Fitch, a journalist and author, takes readers on a nostalgic journey through literature, celebrating the enduring appeal of well-worn volumes and the stories they contain. In this charming collection of essays, Fitch reflects on old books' unique and irreplaceable comfort. He shares personal anecdotes and musings, illustrating the profound connection between readers and the worn pages of cherished volumes. Fitch's prose invites readers to appreciate the tangible and intangible qualities that make old books precious treasures, from the distinctive scent of aging paper to the imprints of past readers' thoughts and emotions. The essays in "Comfort Found in Old Books" touch upon the intrinsic value of literature in offering solace, wisdom, and a sense of continuity across generations. Fitch beautifully captures the sentiment that, in the company of old books, readers find not only a refuge from the present but also a bridge to the past—a source of enduring comfort and companionship. This timeless work resonates with bibliophiles and literature lovers, celebrating the enduring magic in the worn and weathered pages of well-loved books. "Comfort Found in Old Books" is a tribute to the enduring power of literature to soothe the soul and provide a sense of solace amid life's uncertainties.
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