The original first edition of this Pocket Book was printed in 1981 to coincide with the 600th anniversary of the Peasant's Revolt. Described by JL Carr as an 'inflamatory evangelical tract', the book describes the protagonists and circumstances leading up to the Revolt; including Geoffrey Chaucer as a 'media commentator'. There are diary entries from 25th May to 18th October 1831 describing the key events; culminating with an explanation, of sorts, for why the Revolt took place.
This vintage edition is printed with red ink on yellow-green paper and matt card cover. The inside rear cover has JL Carr's Kettering address. Unfortuntely, the binding staples have rusted and affected the centre page (see the 3rd image in the gallery).
The Poor Man's Guide to the Revolt of 1381 - 2nd Edition
Publication Essentials
Pocket-sized at 13 x 9.5cm (5 x 3.5" in old money) and comprising 16 pages with a firm card cover. This little volume is just one in the series of Carr's Pocket Books; they hover between a greeting and a present and make a lasting alternative to a birthday card. In cold bedrooms, only one hand need suffer exposure. A distinguished novelist recommends them for reading in the bath and an ambassador claims they can be palmed from the cuff during tedious speeches or profitless sermons.
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Special Editions
By virtue of their very nature some of our Special Editions are in vintage condition. For signed Maps this may mean the corners have been slightly bent or there is some minor discolouration along the edge; any issues should be resolved when the Map is mounted and framed. Early edition Pocket Books may have minor marks to the cover or edges; they could be considered ‘very good’ second-hand condition. Any specific damage beyond age appropriate wear and tear will be listed in the item description.
