"The Last Try" by John Reed Scott, originally published in 1912, is a compelling work of historical fiction that weaves a rich tapestry of romance and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the novel explores the complexities of love, duty, and personal fulfillment. Through vividly drawn characters and a meticulously researched historical setting, Scott invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where tradition clashes with individual desires. This enduring tale resonates with its ...
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"The Last Try" by John Reed Scott, originally published in 1912, is a compelling work of historical fiction that weaves a rich tapestry of romance and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the novel explores the complexities of love, duty, and personal fulfillment. Through vividly drawn characters and a meticulously researched historical setting, Scott invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where tradition clashes with individual desires. This enduring tale resonates with its exploration of universal themes and its ability to transport readers to another time and place. "The Last Try" remains a testament to Scott???(TM)s skill as a storyteller and his insightful portrayal of human relationships. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $12.95, good condition, Sold by Books 'n Stuff rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by J. B. Lippincott Company.
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Good. 1912 first edition book is in good+ condition in no dustjacket. Color illustrations by Clarence F. Underwood. Text is clean and unmarked except former owners name inside front cover. Some light staining around edge of front cover. A very good readable cop.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by J. B. Lippincott Company.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $21.42, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Hutson Street Press.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $28.50, very good condition, Sold by CTrarebooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Westport, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by J. B. Lippincott.
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Very Good+ Gilt spine lettering a bit faded. Minor rubbing and spotting to boards; Colored frontispiece. Illustrations by Clarence F. Underwood; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 352 pages.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $31.73, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Hutson Street Press.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $56.22, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Palala Press.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $80.66, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Palala Press.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by J. B Lippincott Company.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. Three color illustrations by Clarence F. Underwood as issued. Contemporary gift inscription else fine in attractive, very good pictorial dustwrapper with small triangular chips at the spine ends. Novel of love, romance, and danger by the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-native.
Add this copy of The Last Try to cart. $114.86, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Palala Press.
