Handy book

Book and wrapper in very good condition - published by Hutchinson in 1972. >>>    A bittersweet coming of age account of John Bowers' year and a half at a highly unconventional writer's colony run by James Jones and Lowney Handy in Marshall, Illinois.   The Colony.  It was 1952 and James Jones had just published from Here to Eternity, a huge best seller that had taken the country by storm. His larger-than-life mentor, a formidable Midwest housewife by the name of Lowney Handy, set up a "writer's colony" in Marshall, Illinois, funded in large part by the proceeds of Eternity, to train an odd assortment of rules: no women; members literally copied pages from masters such as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Dos Passos; no radios, newspapers, or TV; meals were Spartan; a neophyte moved from a tent to a barracks-like room if he abided by the rules; mail was scrutinized as in the Soviet Union; about every month members were let loose in Terre Haute for brothel time in Cherry Street and epic toots. *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me you only pay R 6 postage on each additional book – see what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index. Features Summary In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr... Author Laurie Calkhoven (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator) Publisher DK Children Release date 20190128 Pages 128 ISBN 0-241-32288-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-32288-8

About the product 212 x 135 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. 108; photographs and maps; folding map inside lower cover. Occasional fox spot. Very good condition. (Curtis, 35)"This is Bob Crass's second book and was of great value to anyone fishing or planning to fish the streams of Natal in the 1970s and beyond. I know I personally found it very useful. It went through a couple of editions (the second in 1975), and came out in both hardcover and a handy paperback. The paperback edition has the title, author and A Daily News Publication - R2.00 on the front cover"- Paul Curtis: Fishing the Margins. A History and Complete Bibliography of Fly Fishing in South Africa.