Little Brother To the Bear 1ST Edition [Hardcover] Long, William J

Description

1903 printing. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.

This 1903 first edition of “Little Brother To the Bear” by William J. Long is a true rarity for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. Long was a pioneering writer in the early 20th century nature study movement, known for his vivid and empathetic depictions of animals and their habitats. This particular copy bears the charming wear and tear of a well-loved book, with its scuffed boards and loosened binding hinting at the many hands it has passed through over the decades. Despite its age and use, the pages remain remarkably clean, a testament to the care with which it was handled by previous owners. For collectors, this edition represents a chance to own a piece of literary history, a window into the early conservation movement and the changing attitudes towards the natural world. Readers, too, will delight in Long’s lyrical prose and his ability to bring the wilderness to life on the page.