The Isle of the Lake, Willard Goss, 1903 Boys' Adventure Golden Dictionary this edition is prized as

this edition is prized as much for its design as for its text

and this movie-tie-in dust jacket gives it an additional layer of cultural history

The variation in shade and texture across the different cloth and leather bindings adds depth and character to the stack

A well-made mid-century dictionary captures the English language at a specific cultural moment

and general surface wear

The Isle of the Lake, Willard Goss, 1903 Boys' Adventure Golden Dictionary this edition is prized asWho wrote it: The Isle of the Lake is an adventure novel for boys by Willard Goss, published by David C. Cook Publishing Company in 1903. It features a handsome red cloth cover with marbled paper boards. What it's about: An early 20th century adventure story about two boys encountering thieves while on a camping trip. Special features: The marbled paper boards and period illustrations give this book a distinctive, handsome appearance that sets it