New York: The Macmillan Company, 1916. First Edition. Small photographic illustration on title page. Cloth over boards.

Jeffers' first commercially published book, this first printing of which consisted of just 1,200 copies.

This is a collection of poems and prose that paint a vivid picture of California's rugged coastline. Jeffers delves into themes of nature, human frailty, and the clash between civilization and wilderness, highlighting the insignificance of humanity in the vast scheme of nature. Captures the essence of California's landscape and spirit in the early 20th century.

Near fine. Bound dark blue cloth over boards with spine and upper board titled in gilt, upper board decorative vignette stamped in black, gilt, and light blue. Top edge gilt. Slight extremity rubs, bump to top inner margin of textblock affecting first 20 pages. Bright and handsome copy.

Item #1816

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