The New Road
Munro, Neil (3 June 1863 - 22 December 1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic. He was basically a serious writer, but is now mainly known for his humorous short stories, originally written under the pen name as in this instance Hugh Foulis. [Front Cover Illustration by William Douglas Macleod (1892-1962) who between 1920 and 1930 worked as a cartoonist for the Glasgow Evening News].
(Book #ID 110571)
Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London First Edition 1914. 1914.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back (dulled) and front cover. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Historical novel set in the Highlands, following Aeneas Macmaster who is travelling north to investigate the disappearance of his father. Contains 374 pp + 64 pp publisher's catalogue. Interesting message to the front free end paper 'David Walker - From Dr. Watson at Holy Island, July 1914.' Member of the P.B.F.A.
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