The Fires Of Spring

Dymocks, Sydney, 1952. Second Australian Printing. Hardcover. Good/Fair. Hardcover. 495 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Dymocks, Sydney, 1952. Second Australian Printing. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in fair dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have moderate edgewear and corners are moderately bumped. Dust jacket has moderate creasing. Edges of dust jacket have moderate wear and moderate chips and/or tears. . Edges of pages are slightly foxed. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: An intimate early novel from James A. Michener, now remembered as the beloved master of the historical epic, "The Fires of Spring "unfolds with the bittersweet drama of a boy's perilous journey into manhood. David Harper is an orphan, seemingly doomed to loneliness and poverty. As an adolescent con artist and petty thief, David spends his days grifting at an amusement park, the place where he first learns about women and the mysteries of love. Soon he discovers that his longing to embrace the world is stronger than the harsh realities that constrain him. Featuring autobiographical touches from Michener's own life story, "The Fires of Spring "is more than a novel: It's a rich slice of American life, brimming with wisdom, longing, and compassion. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; Inventory No: 21100156..