The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thorton Wilder 1927 Pocketbook #9

Description: POCKET BOOK 9 THE BRIDGE OFSAN LUIS REY The book won both fame and a Pulitzer Prize for its author, Thornton Wilder, Upon its publication, the novel was acclaimed in these words, "A little masterpiece! . . . Striking! . . . Admirable! . . ." And of Mr. Wilder the critics said, "A new talent and a very distinguished one has appeared in American letters,"complete and unabridged ByTHORNTON WILDER POCKET BOOKS,INC.ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK This Novel is a MASTERPIECE."** William Lyon Phelps* Front Cover Illustration by: Lawrence Butcher The Bridge of San Rey"Why," asked Brother Juniper, "did the bridge break, hurlingfive people to their death? "The Bridge of San Luis Rey has its setting in Lima, Peru, On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below. To their deaths. Brother Juniper, a monk, witnesses the catastrophe and decides to make a searching study of the lives of the victims to determine what manner of existence they had lived and whether some intention had sent them to their death. Brother Juniper, after a careful investigation, finds that the lives of these five people all touched one upon the other and he also makes such discoveries as to bring down upon his own head the wrath of his superiors."Springfield Republican POCKET BOOKSare carefully selected from the lists of all leading publishers.They bring you the world's best reading on edition of highestquality at the lowest possible price. THIS IS A GENUINEPOCKET BOOKPrinted in USA THE PRINTING HISTORY OFThe Bridge of San Rey ~~A. & C. Boni edition published November,19271st printing ...... 19272nd printing ...... 1929 Bonibook edition published March,19361st printing ...... March,1936 Boni paper books edition published June,19291st printing ...... June,1929 Grosset & Dunlap Books of Distinction edition published October,19291st printing ...... 192925th printing ...... 1949 Puzlitzer Prize edition published March,19371st printing ...... 193711th printing ...... 1945 Pocket Book edition published May,19391st printing ...... May,19392nd printing ...... June,19393rd printing ....... August, 19394th printing ...... September, 19395th printing ...... December, 19436th printing ...... January, 19447th printing ...... September,1949 This Pocket Book Includes Every Word Contained In The Original, Higher-Priced Edition. It Is Printed From Brand-New Plates Made FromCompletely Reset, Large, Clear, Easy-To-Read Type.~NOTICEPocket Books edition are published only byPocket Books, Inc. and Pocket Books of Canada, Ltd. Trade-mark Registered in the United States Patent Office~Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright, 1927 By Albert and Charles Boni~ Condition.This is a per-owned (USE!) book. The front cover is in Good/Fair condition, with light creases in the cover.The outer edges have the signs of being used. On the front cover going from top to bottom their is several creases next to the spine. At the bottom inner there is pace of the edges is miss and has sings of used.The spine has creases in it.The top and bottom base of the spine has signs of use the.Back cover is in Good/Fair condition with light creases in it the outer edges. Down at the bottom next to the spine their is some wear.At the bottom by kangaroo the cover is pulling away from the book. This is description is the best I can do. ... The reading material in this book is in: Good/Fair Condition.. ~ In some of these photographs I use extra light so you could see the item better. Thank you for taking the time to view my eBay store.If you have any Questions or Concerns about this item.All you need to do is contact us and we will be more than happy to help You. At Junites*TreasureAnd have a wonderful day! ~~ God Bless You and Your Family ~~ An friendly reminder Positive feedback will always be Appreciated. Thank you!

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