Vintage 1940 First Edition “On The Long Road” Published by Silver Burdett Co.

Vintage 1940 student reader “On the Long Road”, first edition published by Silver Burdett Co. Written by Nila Banton Smith and Stephen F Bayne. Illustrated by Robert A Cameron (and others). This is a hardcover book chock-full of grey-scale and color illustrations. The art heartens back to the 1930’s and 40’s style of dress and culture. Enjoyable as a picture book historical artifact / paper ephemera. The book is designed around and adventure-seeking premise that would guide young readers through historically sound but fictitious escapades.., between the story telling and the pictures, a child will find themselves a voracious reader of a 500+ “big kid” book by the time the school year ends! Size: 8” x 6” x 1.5”. 512 pages. Condition: Good overall condition for age. All pages intact. Light scuffing to edges of linen-cover. Inside cover, someone blocked out the previous owners name with marker. Pages have even age toning throughout. Print and images are crisp. NPK-29(psh)