Almost Forgotten, Never Told By Lawrence G. Green
Almost Forgotten, Never Told (Collectible First Edition in New Protective Sleeve)
A Beautifully Maintained True First Printing Unveiling Great South African Sea Mysteries, Coastal Quicksand Adventures, and Unrecorded Maritime Lore
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Almost Forgotten, Never Told
- Author: Lawrence G. Green
- Publisher: Howard Timmins Ltd, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1965
- ISBN: Not Applicable (Pre-ISBN Era / Issued Without ISBN)
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Impression. The highly coveted original release of Green's definitive collection of unrecorded coastal secrets and maritime enigmas.
- Binding: Original publisher's cloth-bound hardcover.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 292 pages enriched with historic photographic plate inserts and customized map endpapers.
- Language: English.
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Used – Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Boards: The original outer cloth covers are beautifully preserved, remaining completely flat, square, and clean. The spine remains entirely undamaged, crisp, and robustly bound.
- Interior: Outstanding. The condition of the pages is clean, crisp, bright white, and fully intact. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Completely free of owner signatures, retail stamps, or margin notes.
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The Dust Jacket: Used – Very Good (VG)
- Report: The original pictorial dust jacket has been highly looked after, exhibiting only some light, completely authentic age-related wear along the edge margins and spine panels. It is now beautifully stabilized, preserved, and protected behind a brand-new clear cellophane cover.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1965, Almost Forgotten, Never Told stands as a mesmerizing historical record bringing to light elements of Southern Africa's past that were nearly lost to time. Lawrence G. Green's true stories in this memorable volume include great South African sea mysteries which other writers have entirely failed to record. From harrowing adventures in the treacherous quicksands of the Cape coast and the ecological horrors of the "red tide of death," to hitherto unpublished evidence bearing on legendary sea monsters in South African waters, each chapter uncovers an unrecorded world. These captivating episodes serve as an invaluable piece of maritime heritage preservation, guaranteed to fascinate and delight the reader.
Author Profile: Lawrence G. Green
Lawrence George Green (1900–1972) was one of South Africa’s most prolific and widely read authors, journalists, and travel biographers. Over his long career, he penned dozens of bestselling historical retrospectives, capturing the folklore, hidden corners, maritime mysteries, and eccentric characters of the African continent with an exceptionally accessible and deeply immersive prose style.
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