Bloomie. Memoirs of the Twenties – O’Shea, May

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The story of a family which had indomitable courage and a sense of humour and overcame difficulties and hardships in unusual ways. Bloomie, the matriarch, who guide her family with strength and resourcefulness. Graphic descriptions of local places, eg. Gordons Bay, Hermanus, Kenton on Sea, Port Alfred, Grahamstown, and many others, during the 1920s. Entertaining read for those who love nostalgic memories. Some light foxing to front and rear prelims. 147 Pages. 1st Edition. Condition: Good+. Dust jacket: Good-. Some light edge-wear with foxing. Small abrasions to covers. Sunning to spine and edges. Binding: Hardcover. Mild edge-wear.

Publisher: Don Nelson
Date Published: 1977
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good+.
Binding: Hardcover. Mild edge-wear.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good-. Some light edge-wear with foxing. Small abrasions to covers. Sunning to spine and edges.

Additional information

Weight 1400 g