{"product_id":"1907-a-wonder-book-of-old-romance-by-f-j-harvey-darton-hardcover-illustrated-frederick-a-stokes-company","title":"1907, A Wonder Book of Old Romance by F. J. Harvey Darton, Hardcover, Illustrated, Frederick A. Stokes Company","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eA Wonder Book of Old Romance\u003cbr\u003eby F. J. Harvey Darton\u003cbr\u003eFrederick A. Stokes Company, Ca. 1907 [No Date Printed], New York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003eGood (G). The boards have bumped corners, edgewear, and fraying. The lettering on the boards is worn. The spine is rubbed, with minor fraying at the head\/tail, and faded lettering. The hinges and joints are cracked. The text block is clean with occasional foxing. All illustrations are present. The endpapers are toned and bear an inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eATTRIBUTES:\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards. This is an antiquarian book that has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition of this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003cbr\u003eF.J. Harvey Darton's \"A Wonder Book of Old Romance\" is a collection of classic romantic stories, encompassing tales of chivalry, knights, and damsels in distress. The book retells these stories in a manner accessible to modern readers, incorporating Darton's own interpretations and insights. The narratives draw from various cultures, including Greek, Roman, and medieval European traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eF.J. Harvey Darton (1878–1936) was an author, publisher, and historian of children's literature, best known for his pioneering work \"The Story of English Children's Books in England: Five Centuries of Social Life\" (1932). He was part of a family deeply involved in children's publishing, with his great-great-grandfather having started a publishing firm in 1787 that focused on children's literature. Darton graduated from St John's College, Oxford, in 1899 with a degree in classics and later became a director at the family publishing firm, Wells Gardner, Darton \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThe book holds significance as an anthology that preserves and reinterprets classic romance lore, including knight and quest stories. Its enduring themes of chivalry, honor, and love make it a compelling read for those interested in medieval romance. For collectors, this work is interesting due to Darton's role as a prominent historian of children's literature and his family's long-standing connection to the field. The inclusion of illustrations by A.G. Walker, a notable sculptor, painter, and illustrator, further enhances its appeal to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eFLASHBACK TO 1907 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:\u003cbr\u003eWhen this book was published in 1907, the world was on the cusp of significant change; the Second Hague Peace Conference convened, aiming to limit armaments, while the Anglo-Russian Entente reshaped European alliances, and Oklahoma achieved statehood in the burgeoning United States. Picasso's revolutionary *Les Demoiselles d'Avignon* ushered in Cubism, and the first Ziegfeld Follies captivated New York audiences, marking a vibrant shift in popular entertainment. Meanwhile, figures like Lord Kelvin, a towering scientific intellect, passed away, leaving a legacy that continued to influence technological advancements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 424\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: LIB-071\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederick A. Stokes Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42994675155042,"sku":"EN-06042026-195127","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1780597591329-au7c1lxfe45-DSC04234.jpg?v=1780602730","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1907-a-wonder-book-of-old-romance-by-f-j-harvey-darton-hardcover-illustrated-frederick-a-stokes-company","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}