BROKEN LANTERNS. By J.K. Stanford.
1962 1st edition. 8vo (135 x 250mm). Pp144. Not illustrated. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
The story of "Panee" Waters, another of Stanford's eccentric retired soldiers, and his life in the Wessex countryside. Chapters include: Panee Waters; Deep waters; Rabbitwood House; Chewing-gum; Hunter's dawn; The wrong fountain; Strictly anonymous; Broken lanterns. Includes numerous detailed observations of birds and natural history. One of Stanford's scarcer books. NB. "Panee" is Hindi for water.
The story of "Panee" Waters, another of Stanford's eccentric retired soldiers, and his life in the Wessex countryside. Chapters include: Panee Waters; Deep waters; Rabbitwood House; Chewing-gum; Hunter's dawn; The wrong fountain; Strictly anonymous; Broken lanterns. Includes numerous detailed observations of birds and natural history. One of Stanford's scarcer books. NB. "Panee" is Hindi for water.
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Book Code
44559
| Author | Stanford (John Keith). (1892-1971). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 44559 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Owner's name and slight spotting to end-papers. Very good, lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1962 |
| Publisher | Faber and Faber. |
| Place | London. |