GRIG THE GREYHOUND. By Mark Flint. Illustrated by Lionel Edwards, R.I. The Junior Country Life Library No. 36.
1938 1st edition. Square 8vo (166 x 217mm). Ppiii,108. B/w illustrations by Lionel Edwards. Dust-wrapper price 4s. 6d.
Grig the puppy escapes from the farmyard and is discovered by Greg who is subsequently given the dog. This is a novel about Grig's upbringing and training, leading to professional success at the end of the book. The background to the story is well-informed and the author's intention is to impart useful information and practical tips to the young would-be greyhound owner. Nice b/w illustrations by Lionel Edwards. Chapters are: The pup; Grig and Greg; High-brow and low-brow; Grig grows; Some correspondece; Disaster; A duel; Grig goes to school; The education of Grig; Backgrounds; Grig means to do it; Grig does it.
Grig the puppy escapes from the farmyard and is discovered by Greg who is subsequently given the dog. This is a novel about Grig's upbringing and training, leading to professional success at the end of the book. The background to the story is well-informed and the author's intention is to impart useful information and practical tips to the young would-be greyhound owner. Nice b/w illustrations by Lionel Edwards. Chapters are: The pup; Grig and Greg; High-brow and low-brow; Grig grows; Some correspondece; Disaster; A duel; Grig goes to school; The education of Grig; Backgrounds; Grig means to do it; Grig does it.
£35.00
Availability:
In stock
Book Code
40637
| Author | Flint (Mark). Illustrated by Lionel Edwards. |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 40637 |
| ISBN | B001AW1LKU. |
| Book Description | Slightly cocked and used, spotting to end-papers and edges but good copy. Spotting to complete, un-price clipped dust-wrapper (4s. 6d.). |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1938 |
| Publisher | Country Life. |
| Place | London. |