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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Escape from urban chaos: A dream of suburban bliss in "Own Your Own Home" by Ring W. Lardner This is the story of a dream to live in a house and own a home in the early 20th century. The couple Fred and Grace Gross, usually city dwellers, escape urban life to live in the suburbs. Ring Lardner's brilliantly humorous portrayal of the bureaucratic struggles of home-ownership and community living. The story is illustrated with some 30 plates by the famous illustrator Fontaine Fox. After "Bib Ballads" in 1915. Fontaine Fox continued his collaboration with Ring Lardner in 1919 with "Own your Own Home". Here new layout and cover by Comic Books Restore in 2024!
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Escape from urban chaos: A dream of suburban bliss in "Own Your Own Home" by Ring W. Lardner This is the story of a dream to live in a house and own a home in the early 20th century. The couple Fred and Grace Gross, usually city dwellers, escape urban life to live in the suburbs. Ring Lardner's brilliantly humorous portrayal of the bureaucratic struggles of home-ownership and community living. The story is illustrated with some 30 plates by the famous illustrator Fontaine Fox. After "Bib Ballads" in 1915. Fontaine Fox continued his collaboration with Ring Lardner in 1919 with "Own your Own Home". Here new layout and cover by Comic Books Restore in 2024!