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The Woodcutter's House: Available Copies

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Very Good with no dust jacket; Edgewear; 206 pages

No dust jacket. ; Book plate of "The Estelle Doheny Collection of American Literature".

Paperback. "The Woodcutter's House" is a charming and whimsical fable that explores the intersection of the human spirit and the natural world. Set amidst the quiet, verdant slopes of the mountains, the story follows Metabel, a young girl of humble spirit, and her companion, a dog named Musket, as they seek a home and a sense of belonging. They eventually find shelter with Joseph, a gentle woodcutter who lives a life of simplicity. Robert Nathan's narrative transcends mere pastoral fiction by imbuing the woods with a quiet magic, where animals like the dog Musket and the horse Isaiah engage in philosophical debate, and a small, forgotten god wanders the forest paths.Through delicate prose and gentle satire, the work examines the human search for happiness and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. "The Woodcutter's House" serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, blending elements of folk-tale wisdom with profound insight into the human heart. Nathan's masterful storytelling creates a world that is at once ethereal and deeply grounded, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature for readers who appreciate contemplative and lyrical fantasy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 216. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 216

First edition copy. . Acceptable dust jacket. Gifter's inscription on front endpage. Dust jacket price clipped. In protective mylar cover. (romance fiction)

Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 216, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 216 216

Bleiler: The Checklist of Fantastic Literature, pg 208. Very good in very good dust jacket with 1" chip to heel of spine panel with small area of damp staining to verso, not affecting book.

Hardcover. "The Woodcutter's House" is a charming and whimsical fable that explores the intersection of the human spirit and the natural world. Set amidst the quiet, verdant slopes of the mountains, the story follows Metabel, a young girl of humble spirit, and her companion, a dog named Musket, as they seek a home and a sense of belonging. They eventually find shelter with Joseph, a gentle woodcutter who lives a life of simplicity. Robert Nathan's narrative transcends mere pastoral fiction by imbuing the woods with a quiet magic, where animals like the dog Musket and the horse Isaiah engage in philosophical debate, and a small, forgotten god wanders the forest paths.Through delicate prose and gentle satire, the work examines the human search for happiness and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. "The Woodcutter's House" serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, blending elements of folk-tale wisdom with profound insight into the human heart. Nathan's masterful storytelling creates a world that is at once ethereal and deeply grounded, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature for readers who appreciate contemplative and lyrical fantasy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

vii + 182 pages. A bright and soundly bound book, a little shelf-wear only. unmarked. Dustjacket is not price-clipped but is well worn with some loss.not ex library.

First UK edition, first impression (previously published in the USA, 1927). 182pp. In blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Top edge sprayed blue, all others edges deckled. 12mo. Cloth a little rounded at spine tips, text block edges dulled. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust jacket, not price clipped, toned and chapped along upper edge, 3 inch open tear with some loss on verso, some mild soiling visible on verso. Dust jacket now protected in a Brodart-style sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives. A sweet and delicate novel - if you have not read Robert Nathan, do so and if you have read one of his books, read another.

Very clean tight text but covers a bit marked and spine ends worn.

8vo 8" - 9" tall; 205 pages; 1927 Bobbs Merrill HC/DJ 1st edition. Square and sound copy in original pictorial dust jacket. Bound in original green cloth with titles to spine and cover in gilt. Dust jacket a little rubbed edges with small chips missing at spine ends and another tiny chip missing top edge front panel. $2.00 issue price intact on unclipped front flap. Several pages opened roughly along bottom edge. Contents clean and neat; no marks. Bleiler listed fantasy novel. VG/VG

8vo. Orig. green cloth, 206pp. Some small chips to outer margins of leaves (starting on p. 203 to rear free endpaper). Spine a bit cloth, some markings and light soiling to cloth but in fact very good in d/w, jacket chipped at spine ends and edges. "The Woodcutter's House is people with human beings, friendly and of a poignant truth, and with animal and insects who talk like us and have racy humour and wisdom.Through these unreal but delicious characters, Robert Nathan gives point and a strange reality to the human situation."

Corner unclipped, some wear to edges and corners of dustjacket, edges a little creased and worn, small rip at top of spine join with cover 3cm, and bottom of spine 1 cm, some light foxing and a few small stains and marks on cover and foxing to back cover, some light wear to covers and spine, top right corner of cover a little bumped, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear but slightly yellowing

Paperback. "The Woodcutter's House" is a charming and whimsical fable that explores the intersection of the human spirit and the natural world. Set amidst the quiet, verdant slopes of the mountains, the story follows Metabel, a young girl of humble spirit, and her companion, a dog named Musket, as they seek a home and a sense of belonging. They eventually find shelter with Joseph, a gentle woodcutter who lives a life of simplicity. Robert Nathan's narrative transcends mere pastoral fiction by imbuing the woods with a quiet magic, where animals like the dog Musket and the horse Isaiah engage in philosophical debate, and a small, forgotten god wanders the forest paths.Through delicate prose and gentle satire, the work examines the human search for happiness and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. "The Woodcutter's House" serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, blending elements of folk-tale wisdom with profound insight into the human heart. Nathan's masterful storytelling creates a world that is at once ethereal and deeply grounded, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature for readers who appreciate contemplative and lyrical fantasy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. "The Woodcutter's House" is a charming and whimsical fable that explores the intersection of the human spirit and the natural world. Set amidst the quiet, verdant slopes of the mountains, the story follows Metabel, a young girl of humble spirit, and her companion, a dog named Musket, as they seek a home and a sense of belonging. They eventually find shelter with Joseph, a gentle woodcutter who lives a life of simplicity. Robert Nathan's narrative transcends mere pastoral fiction by imbuing the woods with a quiet magic, where animals like the dog Musket and the horse Isaiah engage in philosophical debate, and a small, forgotten god wanders the forest paths.Through delicate prose and gentle satire, the work examines the human search for happiness and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. "The Woodcutter's House" serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, blending elements of folk-tale wisdom with profound insight into the human heart. Nathan's masterful storytelling creates a world that is at once ethereal and deeply grounded, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature for readers who appreciate contemplative and lyrical fantasy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

A bright and well preserved UK first edition. The Wrapper : The evocative period wrapper on this copy is bright, unfaded and complete. It is unclipped. It shows slight soiling to the spine panel and a trivial hint of insignificant wear to the spine ends. Looks sharp. The Book : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are clean and unfaded. The upper corners are lightly bruised. There is an insignificant hint of trivial bruising to the spine ends. The pages are very clean. The closed page edges are fresh. No foxing. No dog-eared pages. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. A well preserved copy in a protected wrapper. Paypal accepted.

Neuware - 'The Woodcutter's House' is a charming and whimsical fable that explores the intersection of the human spirit and the natural world. Set amidst the quiet, verdant slopes of the mountains, the story follows Metabel, a young girl of humble spirit, and her companion, a dog named Musket, as they seek a home and a sense of belonging. They eventually find shelter with Joseph, a gentle woodcutter who lives a life of simplicity. Robert Nathan's narrative transcends mere pastoral fiction by imbuing the woods with a quiet magic, where animals like the dog Musket and the horse Isaiah engage in philosophical debate, and a small, forgotten god wanders the forest paths.Through delicate prose and gentle satire, the work examines the human search for happiness and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. 'The Woodcutter's House' serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, blending elements of folk-tale wisdom with profound insight into the human heart. Nathan's masterful storytelling creates a world that is at once ethereal and deeply grounded, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature for readers who appreciate contemplative and lyrical fantasy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First. Decorations by Barbara Heath. 182pp untrimmed. Blue cloth with remains of paper label on front cover. Spine a little darkened and mild rubbing to extremities. VG.

Neuware - 'The Woodcutter's House' is a charming and whimsical fable that explores the intersection of the human spirit and the natural world. Set amidst the quiet, verdant slopes of the mountains, the story follows Metabel, a young girl of humble spirit, and her companion, a dog named Musket, as they seek a home and a sense of belonging. They eventually find shelter with Joseph, a gentle woodcutter who lives a life of simplicity. Robert Nathan's narrative transcends mere pastoral fiction by imbuing the woods with a quiet magic, where animals like the dog Musket and the horse Isaiah engage in philosophical debate, and a small, forgotten god wanders the forest paths.Through delicate prose and gentle satire, the work examines the human search for happiness and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. 'The Woodcutter's House' serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, blending elements of folk-tale wisdom with profound insight into the human heart. Nathan's masterful storytelling creates a world that is at once ethereal and deeply grounded, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature for readers who appreciate contemplative and lyrical fantasy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.