A Giant In Hiding By Lawrence G. Green
A Giant In Hiding (Collectible First Edition in New Protective Sleeve)
The Vivid and Memorable Chronicle of Frank Wightman's Quest for Solitude and Mastery of Loneliness
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: A Giant In Hiding
- Author: Lawrence G. Green
- Publisher: Howard Timmins Ltd, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1970
- ISBN: Not Applicable (Pre-ISBN Era / Issued Without ISBN)
- Edition Details: First Edition. A classic piece of South African maritime biography and travel lore.
- Binding: Original publisher's cloth-bound hardcover.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), featuring characteristic Timmins typography and structural design elements.
- Language: English.
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Used – Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Boards: The hardboards are firm, stable, and flat. The spine remains undamaged, solid, and strongly bound.
- Interior: The book pages are remarkably clean, completely intact, and securely bound. Free of standard user highlighting, dealer markings, or internal foxing.
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The Dust Jacket: Used – Good (G)
- Report: The original dust jacket is in good condition, showing normal, authentic shelf wear from storage along the panels and outer edge margins. It has been beautifully looked after and is now professionally preserved behind a brand-new, fresh clear cellophane sleeve.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1970, A Giant In Hiding presents the mesmerizing true story of Frank Wightman, a man of small physical stature but brilliant intellect who built a life away from the stares of the modern crowd. Lawrence G. Green vividly charts Wightman's early adventures and his ultimate sanctuary on a South African lagoon. The driving theme of this memorable book is Wightman's extraordinary conquest of loneliness during more than twenty years spent completely alone on board his little yawl, Wylo. It serves as an evocative piece of heritage preservation.
Author Profile: Lawrence G. Green
Lawrence George Green (1900–1972) was one of South Africa’s most prolific and widely read authors and journalists. Over his long career, he penned dozens of bestselling travel logs and historical retrospectives, capturing the folklore, hidden corners, maritime mysteries, and eccentric characters of the African continent with a highly accessible narrative pace.
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