John Galt - The Provost - 1822
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The Provost by John Galt, first edition (1822), published by William Blackwood, Edinburgh; and T. Cadell, London, in English, 360 pages, half-leather binding, good condition.
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The Provost by John Galt
1822, First edition.
Published by William Blackwood, Edinburgh; and T. Cadell, London
360pp
John Galt was a Scottish novelist, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. Galt has been called the first political novelist in the English language, due to being the first novelist to deal with issues of the Industrial Revolution.
The Provost is an ironic look at the career of a small town merchant and politician. Set in Irvine, Scotland, it follows the life of James Pawkie, the Provost of the title. Starting as a humble apprentice, he progresses to owning his own shop and eventually acquiring a large portion of Irvine. Simultaneously, he begins involvement in local politics with a seat on the town council. Eventually, he is elevated to the supreme position of local power, the Provost, where he uses his position and wealth to manipulate the residents of Irvine to do his bidding. James Pawkie is The Prince his domain. Using a comedic touch, John Galt delves into the issues of use and misuse of power. The Provost, one of Galt's the Tales of the West novels, is heralded as his one true masterpiece.
Condition: See all photographs as part of the condition. Expected wear due to age but overall good.
The Provost by John Galt
1822, First edition.
Published by William Blackwood, Edinburgh; and T. Cadell, London
360pp
John Galt was a Scottish novelist, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. Galt has been called the first political novelist in the English language, due to being the first novelist to deal with issues of the Industrial Revolution.
The Provost is an ironic look at the career of a small town merchant and politician. Set in Irvine, Scotland, it follows the life of James Pawkie, the Provost of the title. Starting as a humble apprentice, he progresses to owning his own shop and eventually acquiring a large portion of Irvine. Simultaneously, he begins involvement in local politics with a seat on the town council. Eventually, he is elevated to the supreme position of local power, the Provost, where he uses his position and wealth to manipulate the residents of Irvine to do his bidding. James Pawkie is The Prince his domain. Using a comedic touch, John Galt delves into the issues of use and misuse of power. The Provost, one of Galt's the Tales of the West novels, is heralded as his one true masterpiece.
Condition: See all photographs as part of the condition. Expected wear due to age but overall good.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
The Provost
Author/ Illustrator
John Galt
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1822
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
William Blackwood, Edinburgh; and T. Cadell, London
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
360
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