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This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. This book is a collection of essays and travel writings by Edith Wharton, compiled and edited by Sarah Bird Wright. This collection provides insights into her reactions to diverse cultures, landscapes, and historical sites, highlighting her wit, perceptiveness, and appreciation for art and architecture. The essays capture both her personal reflections and cultural critiques, including her experiences in places like Italy, France, and Morocco. Wharton's writing in these pieces combines her love of detailed description with her social insights, giving readers a glimpse into the experiences and reflections that shaped her worldview and, subsequently, her novels.

This beautiful, signed first edition hardcover is untouched, with no marks. The pages are tight and appear unread. The book is tight, square, and unmarked, with some visible wear on the top and bottom of the dust c over, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. In Tuscany by Frances Mayes is a captivating book co-authored with her husband, Edward Mayes, and photographer Bob Krist. It is a richly illustrated collection that celebrates the beauty and charm of Tuscany, combining prose, poetry, and stunning photographs.

This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, white cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The spine is lightly stained. Themes in Women in Sunlight include reinvention in later life, embracing the unknown, and the power of female friendships. The novel explores how a change of scenery can inspire personal growth, and how new experiences can reignite passion for life. This book is written in the same immersive and evocative style that Mayes is known for, offering readers vivid descriptions of Italy's landscapes, food, and culture. It has been praised for its lush portrayal of Tuscany and for its heartwarming take on how life can begin anew.

This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Banff-Assiniboine: A Beautiful World' is a beautifully illustrated guidebook authored by Don Beers as part of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Henderson Book Series. The book is richly detailed with over 200 color and black-and-white photographs, capturing the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor adventures that these parks offer. It serves not only as a guide to popular trails and locations within these parks but also as an ode to the natural beauty and wilderness preservation efforts in the Canadian Rockies.