The Provost






Book Description
tipped-in colour frontis; titles; lists of chapters & illustrations. 11 further tipped-in plates from water-colour drawings by John M. Aiken. '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. 2 pages of publisher's titles to the rear.
Dealer Notes
First Thus; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Gilt titles spine, black titles front; Top edge brown, deckled outer & bottom edges (rough cut); Endpapers foxed,text block clean; small mark to front cover.
Author
Galt, John
Date
1913
Binding
Hardcover (Original Brown Cloth)
Publisher
T. N. Foulis Ltd.; Edinburgh
Illustrator
John M. Aiken
Condition
Very Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket
Pages
358
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