1994 "First U.S. Edition: October 1994" stated on copyright page; "The Sequel to The Wind In The Willows"; St. Martin's Press, New York; illustrated by Patrick Benson; hardbound; very good condition with unmarked pages; dust jacket very good.
 
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For now, in an act of homage and celebration, William Horwood has brought to life once more the four most-loved characters in English literature: the loyal Mole, the resourceful Water Rat, the stern but wise Badger, and, of course, the exasperating, irresistible Toad. The result is an enchanting, unforgettable new novel, enlivened by delightful illustrations, in which William Horwood has recaptured all the joy, magic, and good humor of Grahame's great work - and Toad is still as exasperatingly lovable as he ever was.