The Spinster and the Prophet: A Tale of H.G. Wells, Plagiarism and the History of the World Tapa dura - 2001

Hardback. Very Good.

Aurum Press, 2001-02-28. Hardcover. Like New. 4.3967 cent in x 23.1824 cent in x 16.4875 cent in. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket + owners name - Rare and Collectable - will send out 1st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order

London : Aurum, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 477 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary; This work discusses the case of Florence Deeks who claimed to have had her work plagiarized by H.G. Wells. The book examines a woman's place in history, and a dauntless and farsighted heroine determined not just on recognition for her own literary effort, but for the achievement of all women. Subjects; Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946. � Outline of history. Deeks, Florence Amelia. Deeks, Florence. Plagiarism � England � History � 20th century. Women � England � Social conditions. World history. Historiography. Biography & autobiography: historical, political & military ; English law: intellectual property law ; Women's studies.… Leer más

London: Aurum Press Ltd. New in New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1854107577 . 477 pages .