Thomas, Pageant Of Romance, Love Stories 1943
"Pageant Of Romance", by Lowell Thomas in collaboration of Frances R. Thomas, published by P.F. Collier & Son Corporation, New York, copyright 1943 by E.P. Dutton, New York.
Hard boards, original publisher's cloth decorated in white and gold [a little wear and soiling, slightly bumped bottom corners of both boards: see picture], 5.1/2" x 8.1/2"; 252 pages [see pictures], very good condition.
The book is composed of 15 chapters, each a romantic category: Thwarted Love, Jealousy!, Medley of Misadventure, Love Affairs of State, Famous Beauties, Lady Killers, etc.Truth is stranger than fiction, and here Lowell Thomas proves it once again in the fascinating collection of real-life romances. Here are the many little human stories of people in love, which turn up in the daily flow of events. Literally torn from the pages of life, a reminder to us all that human love is long and wars are fleeting.
A collection of curiosities and coincidences, scandals and sentimentalities, reunions and reverses and ruptures of this thing called love. A collection of anecdotes, true stories, etc. Romance on all planes from slum to palace, featuring occasional names known to fame, Hollywood celebrities, the Windsors, and others.
Lowell Jackson Thomas (1892-1981) was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous. Thomas was born in Woodington, Darke County, Ohio, to Harry and Harriet (Wagner) Thomas. His father was a doctor, his mother a teacher. In 1900, the family moved to the mining town of Victor, Colorado. Thomas worked there as a gold miner, a cook, and a reporter on the newspaper.
From the internationally renowned journalist Lowell Thomas comes the story of the ill-starred ship The Dumaru and the fate of her crew.
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US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $9.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $32.50
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"Pageant Of Romance", by Lowell Thomas in collaboration of Frances R. Thomas, published by P.F. Collier & Son Corporation, New York, copyright 1943 by E.P. Dutton, New York.
Hard boards, original publisher's cloth decorated in white and gold [a little wear and soiling, slightly bumped bottom corners of both boards: see picture], 5.1/2" x 8.1/2"; 252 pages [see pictures], very good condition.
The book is composed of 15 chapters, each a romantic category: Thwarted Love, Jealousy!, Medley of Misadventure, Love Affairs of State, Famous Beauties, Lady Killers, etc.Truth is stranger than fiction, and here Lowell Thomas proves it once again in the fascinating collection of real-life romances. Here are the many little human stories of people in love, which turn up in the daily flow of events. Literally torn from the pages of life, a reminder to us all that human love is long and wars are fleeting.
A collection of curiosities and coincidences, scandals and sentimentalities, reunions and reverses and ruptures of this thing called love. A collection of anecdotes, true stories, etc. Romance on all planes from slum to palace, featuring occasional names known to fame, Hollywood celebrities, the Windsors, and others.
Lowell Jackson Thomas (1892-1981) was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous. Thomas was born in Woodington, Darke County, Ohio, to Harry and Harriet (Wagner) Thomas. His father was a doctor, his mother a teacher. In 1900, the family moved to the mining town of Victor, Colorado. Thomas worked there as a gold miner, a cook, and a reporter on the newspaper.
From the internationally renowned journalist Lowell Thomas comes the story of the ill-starred ship The Dumaru and the fate of her crew.
Note:
Country restrictions (corona) may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $9.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $32.50
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