Description: Charles Colton. My Orient Pearl: Being An Englishman's Story of Love and Adventure in Japan. London: John Lane, The Bodley Head / New York: John Lane Company, 1921. First U.S. edition, 280 pages; 7-5/8 by 5-1/4 inches; light blue cloth stamped in darker blue with image of woman, Mt. Fuji, and blossoms on front cover; title and Fuji on spine. Nice copy of a scarce book. A study in cultural stereotypes of the period. "Exquisitely poetic in its depiction of Japanese scenes, but first and last the thrilling romance of two who loved each other more than life, and who were willing, if need be, to make the ultimate sacrifice." - From a publisher's ad in the July 1921 issue of "The International Studio". "An utterly impossible but not unreadable story of alleged adventure in Japan. The lovers are left in the heart of the island-empire after having cut off the head of a prominent citizen and important Court official; but it is mentioned that they told things to their children. The reader can make another story to his liking, and either keep them living under a cherry-tree near Tokyo or allow them to cut their way out with the fury of love and despair." -- From The Bulletin, Australia, 1921 Please see the pictures for more information and detail as to contents and condition.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Kingfield, Maine
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: John Lane, The Bodley Head
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1921
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st U.S. Edition
Region: North America
Author: Charles Colton
Topic: Romance
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: N/A
