{"product_id":"the-far-distant-oxus-katharine-hull-pamela-whitlock-the-far-distant-oxus-gang-adventure-novel-rare-1938","title":"The Far-Distant Oxus - Katharine Hull \u0026 Pamela Whitlock: The Far-Distant Oxus Gang Adventure Novel Rare 1938","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOwn a piece of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003echildren's literature history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith this highly sought-after 4th impression of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Far-Distant Oxus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1938) by teenage authors Katharine Hull \u0026amp; Pamela Whitlock. This is a brilliant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage adventure novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the spirit of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Swallows and Amazons' series, complete with Ransome's famous, glowing introduction, calling it \"the best children's book of 1937.\" This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003erare collectable book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes with the original (though worn)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edust jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeaturing the iconic silhouette cover art and the charming endpaper map of the 'Country round Peran Wisa'. The story follows a group of children and their thrilling, independent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExmoor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadventures with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eponies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a raft down the \"Oxus\" river—a perfect example of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1930s adventure fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epony book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egenre. Given the age, the book block is in great condition, and the map endpapers are a joy to behold (see photos for wear to the jacket). A genuine classic for collectors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage children's books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor fans of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBritish adventure stories\u003c\/b\u003e. The other two books in the trilogy are also available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e🌟 \u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher\u003c\/b\u003e: Jonathan Cape London\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eName\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003eThe Far-Distant Oxus\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e: Katharine Hull \u0026amp; Pamela Whitlock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1938\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardback \/ Hardcover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Good Preowned vintage condition - Heavy wear to the dust cover and foxing to the pages and discolouration on the cover under the dust jacket (See photos)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fabulous Finds By Nikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56167751221580,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4082\/1068\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-05_at_13.46.06.png?v=1764942671","url":"https:\/\/fabulousfindsbynikki.co.uk\/products\/the-far-distant-oxus-katharine-hull-pamela-whitlock-the-far-distant-oxus-gang-adventure-novel-rare-1938","provider":"Fabulous Finds By Nikki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}