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First Edition. First Printing. "First Published in June 1954" at title page. Pale yellow cloth w/blue sea gulls and red titling. Some water spots around spine, both cloth and DJ. DJ shows 3.50 price. No chips or tears. One of Steinbeck's best books. Jacket illustrations by Paul Galdone, famous for this illustrations of children's classics. The sequel to Cannery Row; set in the years after the end of World War II.

Sweet Thursday is John Steinbeck's 1954 sequel to his novel Cannery Row. It is set in the aftermath of World War II and tells the story of the inhabitants of Cannery Row in Monterey, California, as they attempt to cope with changing times and personal challenges. The narrative is infused with Steinbeck’s characteristic warmth, humor, and keen observation of human nature.