Description
1941 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. One large indentation near the top. No dust jacket. Spine has significant wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “Storm” by George Rippey Stewart is a true rarity, a survivor of the tumultuous years surrounding its publication in 1941. As World War II raged, this novel offered a riveting escape into a world of meteorological catastrophe, a chilling tale of a freak storm that devastates the California coast. Stewart, a respected scholar and novelist, drew upon his deep knowledge of the earth sciences to craft a narrative that blends scientific accuracy with human drama, making “Storm” a pioneering work of eco-fiction long before the term existed. This particular copy bears the scars of its own weathering over eight decades, its tattered cover and marked pages a testament to the enduring power of Stewart’s haunting vision. For collectors and readers alike, this book represents a singular opportunity to experience a landmark of 20th-century literature in its original, hard-won form.
