1897 Rare 1stED - Captains Courageous, Story of the Grand Banks by R. KiplingAuthor: Rudyard Kipling. Illustrated by Isaac Walton Taber. Title: CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS. A Story of the Grand Banks. Illustrated by I. W. Taber. Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., Limited. 1897. First UK edition, first printing. Language: Text in English. Size: 7. 5 " X 5 ". Pages: viii 245 pages + publisher's ads. Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original publishers blue cloth binding, gilt lettered on the spine and front cover, with an

and A Midsummer Night’s Dream

the story follows Professor Aronnax and his companions as they explore the mysteries of the deep sea

Although his existence is uncertain

Illustrations: Complete with forty-five wood engravings

and detailed ornamental designs make this a highly collectible volume

known for his romantic and narrative style

providing Western audiences with an accessible introduction to Japanese folklore

Pages: 392 pages + publisher's catalog

Binding: Attractive and near fine original full-cloth illustrated binding (hinges fine

Pages: 247 pages

has been interpreted in many ways: as a Christian allegory

Overall a remarkably well-preserved survival of this notoriously perishable edition