"Jim Davis" is a gripping adventure novel set against the rugged coastline of early nineteenth-century Devon. Written by the renowned author John Masefield, this timeless tale follows the exploits of a young boy who accidentally discovers the secret world of the "Night Riders"-a notorious band of smugglers operating in the shadows of the Napoleonic Wars. When young Jim Davis is kidnapped by the charismatic but dangerous leader of the smugglers, he is thrust into a life of peril on the high seas. Forced to assist the ...
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"Jim Davis" is a gripping adventure novel set against the rugged coastline of early nineteenth-century Devon. Written by the renowned author John Masefield, this timeless tale follows the exploits of a young boy who accidentally discovers the secret world of the "Night Riders"-a notorious band of smugglers operating in the shadows of the Napoleonic Wars. When young Jim Davis is kidnapped by the charismatic but dangerous leader of the smugglers, he is thrust into a life of peril on the high seas. Forced to assist the outlaws in their illicit trade, Jim must navigate a world of secret caves, midnight raids, and narrow escapes from the authorities. As he struggles to find a way back to his quiet life, he experiences the harsh realities of the smuggler's trade and the complex bonds of loyalty and courage formed in the heat of danger. Characterized by its vivid atmosphere and rhythmic prose, "Jim Davis" remains a classic of juvenile historical fiction. It offers a thrilling exploration of moral ambiguity and the loss of innocence, capturing the spirit of maritime adventure that defined Masefield's literary career. This evocative story continues to captivate readers with its blend of suspense, historical detail, and the enduring quest for freedom. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $6.00, good condition, Sold by Websters Bookstore Cafe rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from State College, PA, UNITED STATES, published by David McKay.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $6.43, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2018 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
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Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $8.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1937 by Thomas Nelson and Sons.
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Dean, Bob. Good. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Boards are aging with stains on back. End pages browning. Final pages of text are creased at bottom edge. Pages are faintly tanning, text has no markings, binding is sound.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $8.50, fair condition, Sold by Chaparral Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1926 by Saalfield.
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Fair in Acceptable jacket. Binding slightly cocked. Wear to corners edges & spine. Scuffed & discolored to all sides. Foxing & wear to top fore & bottom edges. Inner boards & endpapers showing discoloration. Previous owners gift inscription on endpaper next to a 1934 Season's Greetings postage stamp. Dj in mylar with extensive wear throughout. Tears chips discoloration & foxing. Inside dj showing discoloration & small markings.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $9.00, good condition, Sold by Pepper's Old Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hanson, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1926 by Akron, OH: Saalfield Pub Co, 1926.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $9.95, good condition, Sold by Foggypaws rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sonoma, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1956 by Macmillan.
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1956 hardcover in good to very good condition. All inside pages are in great shape. Minor shelf wear to the dust jacket. Just jacket wrapped in protective mylar. Ex library.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $11.00, very good condition, Sold by Cloud Chamber Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mount Vernon, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1926 by The Saalfield Pulishing Co..
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Very good. No dust jacket. This is a clean copy with hinges in tact and tight text block. A small tare on upper right of front endpaper. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 246 p. Audience: Children/juvenile.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $11.31, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2024 by Double 9 Books.
Add this copy of Jim Davis to cart. $12.00, very good condition, Sold by The Book House - Saint Louis rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St. Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1924 by David McKay Co, Inc..
