Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck traces the whole cycle of life: its terrors, its passions, its ambitions and rewards. Beloved by millions of readers, her brilliant novel is a universal tale of the destiny of man. Though more than sixty years have passed since it won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. 'I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there,' wrote Pearl Buck. In THE GOOD EARTH she presents a graphic view of a China ...
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Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck traces the whole cycle of life: its terrors, its passions, its ambitions and rewards. Beloved by millions of readers, her brilliant novel is a universal tale of the destiny of man. Though more than sixty years have passed since it won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. 'I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there,' wrote Pearl Buck. In THE GOOD EARTH she presents a graphic view of a China when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings for the ordinary people. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-lan should be mandatory reading for those who would fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.
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First edition, first issue with "flees" for "fleas" on page 100, line 17 of the author's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterpiece. Octavo, original brown cloth, brown topstain. Inscribed and dated by Pearl Buck on the half-title page. Buck also underlined the error "flees" on page 100, and marked it with an arrow on the left margin. It is interesting to note that Buck knew the first issue points and makes note of it. Near fine in the original dust jacket with some tape repairs to the verso. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Signed and inscribed examples of the first edition in the original dust jacket are rare. Though nearly eighty years have passed since this novel won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. "I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there, " wrote Pearl Buck. In The Good Earth she presents a graphic view of a China when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings for the ordinary people. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-lan is must reading for those who want to fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Signed by Author(s) First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Pearl S. Buck on a laid in signature. This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION published in America by the John Day Company, 1931. This ORIGINAL dustjacket has NO chips or tears and has benefitted from professional restoration. This First Issue dustjacket by John Day is scarce and seldom appears on the market. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. Overall, a wonderful copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition. We buy SIGNED Pearl S. Buck First Editions.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing with the misspelling of "flees" instead of "fleas" on line 17 of page 100. This ORIGINAL First issue dustjacket has some chipping to the spine and edges. The book is in nice shape. The binding is tight with light wear to the spine. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION first published by The John Day Company.
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First British edition of the author's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterpiece. Octavo, original light brown cloth. Signed by Pearl Buck on the title page. Near fine in the rare dust jacket which shows light wear to the extremities with minute expert restoration. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare signed. Over eighty years have passed since The Good Earth won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. "I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there, " wrote Pearl Buck. In The Good Earth she presents a graphic view of a China when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings for the ordinary people. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-lan is must reading for those who want to fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.
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First edition, first issue with "flees" for "fleas" on page 100, line 17 of the author's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterpiece. Octavo, original brown cloth, brown topstain. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some expert restoration. Though over eighty years have passed since this novel won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. "I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there, " wrote Pearl Buck. In The Good Earth she presents a graphic view of a China when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings for the ordinary people. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-lan is must reading for those who want to fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First British edition, first printing of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Bound in publisher's original cloth. Near Fine with light fading to spine, a small ding to top and bottom edge of upper board. In a Near Fine dust jacket with light edge wear.
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Near Fine in As New jacket. Signed by Author(s) First Edition, First Printing with NO indication of later printings on copyright page and the misspelling of "flees" instead of "fleas" on line 17 of page 100. This copy is SIGNED by Pearl S. Buck on a laid in signature. An attractive copy with minor wear to the spine and edges. The binding is tight, with N cocking, and the boards are crisp with light wear to the edges. The pages are exceptionally clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a sharp copy with a facsimile dustjacket from the original.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Book John Day Company, New York, 1931. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. The copyright page states "COPYRIGHT, 1931, BY PEARL S. BUCK" and there is no mention of subsequent printings. The bottom of the copyright page says "FOR THE JOHN DAY COMPANY". First issue with "flees" for fleas on page 100. The dj is a later, although early, vintage one with $4.96 as the price, which has been married to the true first printing book. The bottom of the spine of the dust jacket has the publisher's name, John Day, some tape repairs and tear outs at the folds. There is also some slight chipping to the edges with a label removed at the spine foot. The book is in very good with a previous owner's signature and date on the front end paper. The tan colored cloth boards are very well preserved and the gilt lettering and design on the spine remain intact and front board is bright. Slight wear to the left edge on the bottom corner of the front board. There is a small surface only water stain on the top rear text block. Some minor spotting on front of text block.
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GIFT QUALITY. 5.75 X 8.25. Signed by Author, "This specially bound edition of The Good Earth, limited to 1, 000 copies, is part of the selected works of Pearl S Buck created in honor of the authors eightieth birthday. This is copy number 601, June, 1972." Books looks like it was never even read. Excellent condition! _PAB_
I ordered the books for gifts, and they were shipped and received in a blink of an eye, in very good conditions.
margaret b
Aug 1, 2011
Lovely story
A book about a Chinese farmer and his family and his path through life, includes some Chinese traditions but otherwise could be a universal story of life, its hardships and its joys.
Mary O
Mar 3, 2011
Pearl Buck
Pearl Buck was born in my state of West Virginia and I've read her books since I was a little girl.
I have always wanted to go to China, and its because of Pearl Buck and her writings of China.
Andrea W
Jul 12, 2010
very pleased with my purchase exellent condition,
speedy delivery,would recommend this seller to
my friends and family.
kalessin
Mar 1, 2010
It's a hard life!
This book was exceptionally written and easy to read. It was difficult to read, though as you delve into these characters and feel so much sympathy for them. It truly makes you realize how blessed you are, not to have to make the sacrifices that these people did. This book draws you in and makes you ask questions of yourself that may be hard to answer!
