Alphonse that Bearded One
Alphonse that Bearded One
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Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate wear with some light stains. Pages are in good shape containing some light stains. Binding is tight.
Publication year: 1952Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt Brace & Company
Out of French Canada comes this robust and rollicking tall tale of a bear cub who was trained by his master, the shrewd Jeannot Vallar, to march, to shoulder a gun, to handle a sword, and to wear hel-met, jacket, and boots like any soldier.
When the governor's men, Corporal Pagot and Soldier Genest, came to conscript Vallar to fight against the Iroquois, he sent Alphonse off with them in his place.
And then the fun began! The moose-faced Pagot and the wispy Genest soon learned respect for this strange recruit they were bringing back to the fort. He wasted no time in words, but he could catch fish with the greatest ease and he showed no fear of any animal in the forest at night. How the three comrades inadvertently volunteered to go as spies to the Iroquois village, and how they brought about peace with the Indians because of their bungling is told with sly humor and hilarious incident. The many vigorous line drawings by Nicolas Mord-vinoff, Caldecott medalist, carry the fun to its perfect conclusion.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
