LAIKAN: THE STORY OF A SALMON. By Joseph Wenter. Translated from the German by Charles Ashleigh; with a Foreword by Major J.S. Egerton.
# (1931) 1934 1st Eng edition. Ppviii,241. B/w frontispiece of a leaping salmon by "Nick." Grey cloth with spine-title printed in red.
An eventful novel describing the life of an Atlantic salmon born in the upper reaches of the Rhine, a fish of unusual longevity and "lecherous proclivity." This book was first published in German and this is the first English translation. Laikan was first published as Laikan: der Roman eines Lachses, Verlag Koesel-Pustet, Munich, 1931. Translated from German by Charles Ashleigh. Foreword by Major Josslyn S. Egerton.
An eventful novel describing the life of an Atlantic salmon born in the upper reaches of the Rhine, a fish of unusual longevity and "lecherous proclivity." This book was first published in German and this is the first English translation. Laikan was first published as Laikan: der Roman eines Lachses, Verlag Koesel-Pustet, Munich, 1931. Translated from German by Charles Ashleigh. Foreword by Major Josslyn S. Egerton.
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7255
| Author | Wenter (Joseph). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 7255 |
| ISBN | B0006AMNCC. |
| Book Description | Edges browned but a very good copy in frayed price-clipped dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1934 |
| Publisher | Rich & Cowan Ltd. |
| Place | London. |