"The Water Gipsies" 1930 Herbert, a.p.

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HERBERT, A.P.

[392] pp.

Methuen & Co. Ltd.

1930

7 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Ex libris The Book Society

The … Read more HERBERT, A.P.

[392] pp.

Methuen & Co. Ltd.

1930

7 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Ex libris The Book Society

The Water Gipsies is a romantic comedy novel by British writer A. P. Herbert first published in 1930. It portrays the adventures of Jane Bell and her sister Lily, who operate a barge along England's rivers and canals. Jane enjoys several romantic entanglements during the story.

The novel is Herbert's best-known work, and reflected his lifelong love of British waterways. He lived in Hammersmith Terrace, and a thinly disguised version of The Dove pub appears as The Pigeons. See less