This vintage Reader's Digest Condensed Books volume features a collection of five captivating works, including Melville Goodwin's USA, The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat, A Genius in the Family by Hiram Percy Maxim, Monarch of Goddess Island by Georges Blond, and To Catch a Thief by David Dodge. Published by The Reader's Digest Association in Pleasantville, N.Y., this first edition from Winter 1952 offers readers a unique opportunity to enjoy condensed versions of noteworthy literary works from various acclaimed publishers.
The hardcover book is bound in a distinctive blue patterned cover with a white spine and includes an Ex Libris page, enhancing its collectible appeal. This volume is a testament to mid-20th century literary culture and the Reader's Digest's role in bringing diverse stories to a broad audience. A rare collector's item for those interested in vintage literature, classic fiction, and historical Reader's Digest publications.
