1915 The Pentecost of Calamity by Owen Wister
$22.00
Explore a powerful contemporary perspective on the onset of the Great War with this 1915 edition by Owen Wister. The mauve linen-textured boards and the delicate red and black typography of the cover label create a visual impact that feels urgent, historical, and academically grounded.
- Measurements: 6.75 inches height, 4 inches width
- Decade: 1910s
- Style: Wartime Essay
- Material: Hardcover with cloth spine
- Condition: Very good condition; shows light age-related wear
- Features: Written by Owen Wister, 148 pages, published by The Macmillan Company, original paper label on front cover
There is a unmistakable, steady gravity to Wister’s transition from praising German culture to grappling with the moral shock of the conflict in Europe. Carrying the honest shelf wear of over a century and the natural yellowing of its pages, this copy adds a real sense of history and character to a library display or a specialized collection.