A red-haired patriarch with a booming voice storms through the parlours of Gilded Age New York, determined to bend the world-and his family-to his will. Yet beneath the bluster and comic tyranny lies a household brimming with warmth, wit, and the enduring chaos of everyday life. This humorous family memoir, now restored for today's and future generations, offers a rare glimpse into the Victorian era family, where the rituals of domestic life unfold with both hilarity and heart. Set against the bustling backdrop of ...
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A red-haired patriarch with a booming voice storms through the parlours of Gilded Age New York, determined to bend the world-and his family-to his will. Yet beneath the bluster and comic tyranny lies a household brimming with warmth, wit, and the enduring chaos of everyday life. This humorous family memoir, now restored for today's and future generations, offers a rare glimpse into the Victorian era family, where the rituals of domestic life unfold with both hilarity and heart. Set against the bustling backdrop of nineteenth century America, the narrative captures the eccentricities of father-son relationships and the subtle negotiations of marriage and motherhood, all rendered with a sharp eye for detail and a tender appreciation for the absurdities of home. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Readers are transported to the drawing rooms and cobbled streets of classic American literature, where the peculiarities of one family become a lens for understanding an entire era. The storytelling pulses with the kind of domestic humour book lovers cherish, reminiscent of James Thurber stories and the candid family confessions found in Chelsea Handler books, yet wholly unique in its period charm. Woven through the laughter is a subtle portrait of New York City history, capturing the city's transformation and the shifting tides of social expectation. For those who delight in literature for nostalgia, this restored work stands as a testament to the resilience and quirks of family life. Whether enjoyed as a family reading book or added to a classic-collection shelf, it offers both entertainment and a window into the fabric of Gilded Age New York. Alpha Editions presents this lovingly restored volume as both a joy to read and a piece of cultural heritage to be treasured for generations to come.
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Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $9.94, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1938 by Chatto and Windus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $10.04, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1900 by Chatto and Windus.
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This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $19.56, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1936 by Chatto and Windus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Life With Father / By Clarence Day to cart. $31.00, good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1947 by Garden City, New York: The Sun Dial Press.
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Garden City, New York: The Sun Dial Press
Published:
1947
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18812729926
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Physical description; 258 pages. Notes; First photoplay edition. Subjects; Clarence Day (1874-1935). Life with father. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.
Add this copy of Life With Father (Comic Classics) to cart. $22.06, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2003 by Ebury Press.
Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $10.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1962 by Pocket Books.
Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $11.00, good condition, Sold by Browse Awhile Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tipp City, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1945 by Pocket Books.
Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Reader's Digest Association, Inc..
Add this copy of Life With Father to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Persephone's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gastonia, NC, UNITED STATES, published 1935 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Good. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. vi, 258 pp. The book is very slightly cocked. There is some light wear to the base of the spine covering, and a 1/4" worn spot on the fore-edge of the spine covering. There is a faint moisture stain along the fore-edge of the front and rear covers. The binding is tight, and the text is clean.
Add this copy of Life With Father and Mother to cart. $12.47, fair condition, Sold by Hawking Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Edgewood, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1943 by Knopf.
