Penguin 1st Edition, published 1958.
Hilaire Belloc was born in France and educated at Newman's Oratory School and at Balliol College, Oxford. From 1906 to 1910 he was Liberal MP for Salford and literary editor of the Morning Post. The sharp wit of Belloc, an historian, poet, and orator, extended across a large literary output and strong political and religious convictions. Throughout his career, he prolifically wrote across a range of genres and produced histories, essays, travelogues, poetry, and satirical works.
Condition grading: Very Good. Two light creases to bottom right corner of front cover. Very minor wear to spine ends. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1958.
Hilaire Belloc was born in France and educated at Newman's Oratory School and at Balliol College, Oxford. From 1906 to 1910 he was Liberal MP for Salford and literary editor of the Morning Post. The sharp wit of Belloc, an historian, poet, and orator, extended across a large literary output and strong political and religious convictions. Throughout his career, he prolifically wrote across a range of genres and produced histories, essays, travelogues, poetry, and satirical works.
Condition grading: Very Good. Two light creases to bottom right corner of front cover. Very minor wear to spine ends. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
