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London: Methuen & Co. LTD., 1931. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First UK printing. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. The book, bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering, is as new with pages that are very bright with no marks or foxing. The unfaded dustjacket has very minor expert repair to the spine ends with the UK price on the spine. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box..

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck tells the story of Wang Lung, a poor Chinese farmer who rises from poverty to become a wealthy landowner. The novel explores his deep connection to the land, which he believes is the source of his prosperity. As Wang Lung acquires more land and wealth, he faces challenges related to his family, social status, and the changing values around him.