The Walker And Other Stories

Patrick O'brian

Publication: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955, New York

New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1955]. First edition. Published in U.K. in 1956 using the title Lying In The Sun and Other Stories. The contents differ slightly between the two books. Fine in dust jacket lightly sunned on the spine and one tiny spot on front cover. A collection of 25 short stories, most of which have natural settings, deal with outdoor activities ... hunting, fishing, swimming, walking, and have a very strong sense of physical effort ... the struggle with wild animals and with the elements.

Inventory Number: 16786