{"product_id":"how-john-became-a-man-isabel-c-byrum-1917-hardcover","title":"How John Became a Man Isabel C. Byrum 1917 Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow John Became a Man: Life Story of a Motherless Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e by Isabel C. Byrum is an early Christian story for young readers, published by the Gospel Trumpet Company in 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book follows John from childhood into adulthood, with a strong Christian message about harmful habits, personal choices, faith, and character. The book includes black and white illustrations within the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-classic-books\" title=\"How John Became a Man: Life Story of a Motherless Boy\"\u003eHow John Became a Man: Life Story of a Motherless Boy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isabel C. Byrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gospel Trumpet Company, Anderson, Indiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1917\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and white illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 1\/2 x 5 x 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a well worn copy that shows its age clearly on the outside, while the interior remains useful for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cloth covers have noticeable fading, discoloration, spotting, rubbing, and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners and cover edges are worn and frayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine cloth has fading, rubbing, and wear at the ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges are strongly toned with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages are age toned but remain clean, readable, and easy to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral black and white illustrations are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is old pencil writing on the rear endpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe endpapers show age discoloration and staining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dust jacket is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a crisp display copy, the exterior wear will probably be more than you want. If you are looking for an original 1917 copy to read, research, or add to a collection of early Christian children's books, the interior has held up much better than the covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49163588043007,"sku":"D1T1-3296","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/How_John_Became_a_Man_Life_Story_of_a_Motherless_Boy.jpg?v=1788906316","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/how-john-became-a-man-isabel-c-byrum-1917-hardcover","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}