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Chicago: Reilly & Britton, 1909. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good +/No Jacket. Black And White Illustrations By John R. Neill. 261 Pp. First Edition, First Printing, Binding "A". Medium Green Cloth, Printed In Dark Green, Orange-Red, And Black, Donkey-Headed Man Printed In Dark Green And Light Yellow-Brown; Publisher's Spine Imprint In Upper And Lower Case Letters; Coarser-Weave Cloth, With Tinting To Edges Of Page Block; Earliest State, With No Typographical Damage To Pages 34, 121 Or 129; Pages Printed On Sheaves Of Color-Tinted Paper. Some Rubbing And Dust To Covers, Tiny Fray To Bottom Of Rear Spine Edge, No Names Or Marks.

"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.

For identifying a first edition of 'The Road', one should check for: the presence of 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page, the full number line that includes '1', the date '2006' on the copyright page, and the publisher Alfred A. Knopf with the specified ISBN.