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NOT SIGNED BY FRANK BAUM, BUT An inked SIGNED Inscription by Ruth Plumly Thompson to Ruth M. Stauffer, HARDBACK NODJ, Copyright Publication Date 1909, LATER PRINTING, VG-/GOOD-, AS-IS, NOJACKET, Dark blue CLOTH cover paste-down illustration with a yellow background & Lovely Girl with Short Blonde Hair wearing Hat with Long Black Ribbon & white Dress & with Tinman, Scarecrow & Cowardly Lion shows Ligh Stain on her Dress Top & , publishiers Pre list THRU "The Hungry Tiger of Oz" 1926 ,Covers are faded, worn corners frayed as well as the spine ends. The book is somewhat warped, but tight and solid. Rear hinge cracked and back end papers are water stained.Text is lightly water stained on top of 14 pages which does not interfere with the text. Otherwise the text is very clean. Great association copy. Cover slight rub, wesr & Outer Hinges tiny Tears WEAR ALONG SPINE, . the 126 masterful illustrations are printed on colored papers, exactly as Baum intended. This deluxe facsimile of the fifth Oz adventure introduces new characters such as the lovable Shaggy Man and beautiful Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter. Black-and-white illustrations. B/W illustrations Except for the illustration on the dedication page which is colored Orange Black & Green Pumpkinhead wearing Yellow Pants & Holding Doll in Long Green Dress & Orange Hat and dedicated to Baum's first Grandson Joslyn Stanton Baum ,Former owner has written in colored pencil his name and a 1937 date with a notation that this book was signed by Thompson, B/W Frontispiece Calling On Jack Pumpkinhead,

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy is a haunting and powerful novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. It follows the journey of a father and his young son as they traverse a desolate landscape, struggling to survive amidst the remnants of a collapsed civilization. The pair travel along a road, pushing a shopping cart filled with their few possessions, constantly in search of food and safety. They encounter various challenges, including harsh weather, scarcity of resources, and the threat of hostile survivors. The novel is characterized by its stark and minimalist prose, which reflects the bleakness of the world the characters inhabit. Despite the grim setting, the story is deeply moving, exploring themes of love, hope, and the enduring bond between parent and child. The father's determination to protect his son and maintain a sense of morality in the face of overwhelming despair serves as the emotional core of the narrative. "The Road" is a profound meditation on the human condition, resilience, and the lengths to which one will go to preserve what little humanity remains. McCarthy's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery create a compelling and unforgettable reading experience that leaves a lasting impact on its readers.