Historical information

Thai novel was given to Alan Partington by his grandfather, David Medhurst at Christmas 1929. A review of the novel appears in News (Adelaide) Wednesday 21 December 1927, page 5.

Significance

The inscription shows the relationship between the Medhurst and Partington families.

Physical description

314 pages. Hardback. Black cover embossed with title.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside cover: "Grandfather (1855-1939) David Medhurst to Alan"
On fly leaf: "Alan Partington. From Grandfather. Christmas 1929."