Great Possessions by David Grayson (1922 Doubleday Reprint) - Art Nouveau Decorative Binding 🏡🌾📜 United States Minister self-driven attempt to elevate himself

self-driven attempt to elevate himself from poverty and his subsequent disillusionment with high society

reflecting a nation's desire to document its own progress and assert its identity on a global stage

His books provided readers with a unique and unconventional perspective on British history and culture

Year: 1987

This volume would be a centerpiece in a collection focused on the history of political propaganda or post-war reconstruction in Asia

Great Possessions by David Grayson (1922 Doubleday Reprint) - Art Nouveau Decorative Binding 🏡🌾📜 United States Minister self-driven attempt to elevate himselfThis volume is an authenticated later printing (1922) of Great Possessions: A New Series of Adventures, the celebrated nature essay collection by David Grayson. Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, this book is a key text in the early 20th century American "back to the land" movement. The book's collectible value is secured by its stunning, Art Nouveau style green decorative cloth binding with rich gilt stamping. This piece is a strong acquisition