J. J. Grandville Libros

A reproduction of Grandville's original steel engravings from the last of the artist's illustrated books represents a collection of floral tableaux evocative of the sentimental spirit of nineteenth-century French Romanticism

Un barco, que navega rumbo a Guinea en busca de esclavos, naufraga a causa de una impotente tormenta. Toda la tripulación desaparece, salvo un hombre, Robinson Crusoe, que consigue alcanzar la costa de una isla desierta, sólo frecuentada por antropófagos. Durante veintiocho años cultiva la tierra, cría ganado y afronta su soledad hasta que salva de los caníbales a Viernes, que se convierte en su fiel compañero.

This extraordinary and curious book, originally published in 1847, features chapters with personified flower illustrations paired with tales rooted in the flower's mythology and folklore. A charming collection that delights both children and adults, it is available in high-quality modern reprints that preserve the original text and art.

Celebrated for its historical significance, this classic work has been meticulously preserved and republished in a modern format by Alpha Editions. The book has been reformatted and typeset to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from mere digital reproductions of the original. This effort aims to keep the literary legacy alive for both contemporary readers and future generations.

The second volume of this classic work has been preserved and modernized for contemporary and future readers. The publishers at Alpha have reformatted and redesigned the text to ensure clarity and readability, moving away from mere digital copies of the original. This effort highlights the book's significance throughout human history, ensuring its legacy continues.