The high adventure, circa 1908.

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The high adventure, circa 1908.

The collection consists of a manuscript copy of The High Adventure, a novel, first published in 1908 by Lane. The novel seems complete, except for page one of chapter one. The novel begins with four friends taking a house in London, and later centers on one of the four, Bernard Linnell, wooing the child-like Jacynth.

1 v. (2-92, 1-58 leaves)

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De Sélincourt, Hugh, 1878-1951

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Hugh De Sélincourt was born in London and educated at Oxford. He became a journalist, serving as drama critic and literary critic for various London newspapers. He wrote several plays, but is best remembered for his adventure novels. He was a devoted cricket fan, and wrote two novels that revolve around the game; he also played cricket with several literary friends, including P.G. Wodehouse. From the description of The high adventure, circa 1908. (Pennsylvania State University Libra...