Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island
Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island
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Condition Notes: Book cover contains moderate shelf wear. Pages and binding in excellent condition.
Author(s): H.G. WellsEdition: 1st Edition
Publication year: 1928
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday, Doran & Company, INC
ISBN:Dedicated to the immortal memory of Voltaire's Candide, this overlooked 1928 masterwork by H. G. Wells uses the framework of a classic castaway adventure to deliver a scathing caricature of western civilization. The story is narrated by Arnold Blettsworthy, a genteel and naive young English optimist whose comfortable worldview completely shattered after a series of brutal personal and financial betrayals. To recover his nerves, he embarks on a global sea voyage, only to be abandoned by a mutinous crew during a terrifying storm. He washes ashore on the uncharted Rampole Island, an isolated dystopia inhabited by a tribe of vicious cannibals and towering, filthy prehistoric sloths known as Megatheria. Captured by the natives and labeled a "Sacred Lunatic", Blettsworthy spends years observing their bizarre customs, institutionalized cruelties, and rigid legal traditions. However, the island's savagery serves as a disturbing mirror to the modern world. In a brilliant narrative twist that transitions seamlessly into the devastation of the First World War, Wells morphs an island survival story into a deep psychological examination of human conflict, dogmatic thinking, and the madness of global societies.
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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.
