9780434007813 - True at First Light: With an Introduction by Patrick Hemingway von Hemingway, Ernest (19 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. True at First Light This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The fictionlised account of Ernest Hemingway's time living and hunting in Kenya. In his introduction, Patrick Hemingway writes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st edition. Imitation cloth VG/VG. 320pp, head of the spine bumped, dustjacket rubbed at the head of the spine & with a crease along the length. A blend of memoir & fiction, the book tells of Hemingway's 195354 safari in Kenya with his fourth wife Mary. It remained unfinished at the time of Hemingway's death in 1961 & was edited to half its original length by his son, Patrick. 600 grams.

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Rillen / Abschurfungen / Risse / Knicke; Gebrochener Buchrucken; Farbtonanderung. Ernest Hemingway's final posthumous work is labeled "a fictional memoir," emerging amid controversial editing. Despite lacking the clarity of his best works, it remains quintessentially Hemingway. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Mau Mau rebellion in 1953 Kenya, where the era of "great white hunters" is fading. Hemingway is portrayed as a revered figure by the local gun bearers and scouts. The story follows two parallel quests: Mary, Hemingway's fourth wife, pursues a massive black-maned lion, while Hemingway becomes infatuated with Debba, a young African woman. Intriguingly, Mary accepts Debba as a "supplementary wife," all while criticizing Hemingway for his drinking and behavior in camp.Atmosphere and attitude overshadow plot, with Mary confronting Hemingway as a "conscience-ridden murderer," a stance that heightens the tension in the hunting scenes. Hemingway's reflections on the lion he describes as "Mary's lion" evoke a poignant beauty, illustrating his mastery of language. While some criticize the book's structure and moments of self-indulgence, the power of Hemingway's prose shines through. The work's value lies in its raw honesty, offering a glimpse of a master navigating his creative process.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st.UK HARDBACK EDITION,BOOK AND DUST JACKET IN NEAR FINE CONDITION,WITH SLIGHT SUN-FADE TO SPINE OF JACKET AND PAGES SLIGHTLY DARKENED WITH NO INSCRIPTION AND UNCUT PRICE,SEE 5 PHOTOS.

First U.K. Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Copy is not price-clipped. Physical description: 319p. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes Swahili glossary. Summary: The fictionlised account of Ernest Hemingway's time living and hunting in Kenya. Written when Hemingway returned from his 1953 safari, but only recently edited by his son Patrick, True at First Light is a rich blend of autobiography and fiction, a breathtaking final work from one of this century's most beloved and important writers. Subject: Big game hunting - Kenya - Fiction. Autobiographical fiction. Kenya - Fiction. Modern fiction. FICTION / General. Other names: Hemingway, Patrick. Genre: Autobiographical fiction. 3 Kg.

Secondhand, Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Ernest HemingwayFormat: HardbackNumber of Pages: 320The book titled True at First Light by the author Ernest Hemingway. Secondhand, Hardback.

First U.K. Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Copy is not price-clipped. Physical description: 319p. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes Swahili glossary. Summary: The fictionlised account of Ernest Hemingway's time living and hunting in Kenya. Written when Hemingway returned from his 1953 safari, but only recently edited by his son Patrick, True at First Light is a rich blend of autobiography and fiction, a breathtaking final work from one of this century's most beloved and important writers. Subject: Big game hunting - Kenya - Fiction. Autobiographical fiction. Kenya - Fiction. Modern fiction. FICTION / General. Other names: Hemingway, Patrick. Genre: Autobiographical fiction. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Pre-Publication, First Edition. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages are immaculately clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Minor wear and natural tanning of the pages, no inscriptions. The original, unclipped dust jacket is protected by a clear, removable cover. Weysprings Books is a Member of: the IOBA and PBFA, and subscribes to the Associations' Codes of Ethics.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Australian Edition. A clean, straight, unmarked book in an undamaged dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. HARDBACK IN JACKET 1999. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Jacket is now under clear removable covers. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref F6521. True at First Light by Ernest Hemingway.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Writtten when Hemingway returned fro his 1953 safari ,but only recently edited by his son Patrick,True at First Light is a rich blend of autobiography and fiction.a breathtaking final work frome one of this century's most beloved and important writers. The boards , binding text block and dust jacket are all square tight and clean Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1999 Heinemann Hardcover 1st Edition 1st Impression. Near fine clean tight binding in near fine unclipped dustjacket.