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The Enchanted Places by Christopher Milne
Published by McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1974 — First Canadian Edition (printed and bound in Canada same year it was first published in London)
This copy of The Enchanted Places, Christopher Milne’s reflective memoir, is in excellent condition. Bound in dark brown cloth boards, all 169 pages remain clean, crisp, and tightly bound. The only marking is the previous owner’s name neatly penned on the front endpaper. It retains its original dust jacket, which shows some tears to the top and bottom edges of the spine — visible in the accompanying photo.
First published in 1974, The Enchanted Places offers a rare glimpse into the real childhood of the boy who became the inspiration for Christopher Robin in A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie the Pooh stories. At age fifty‑four, Milne looks back with warmth and humor at his early years spent between London and the countryside of Sussex. Readers will recognize familiar names: the Hundred Acre Wood, Poohsticks Bridge, and Galleon’s Lap — all part of the actual landscape surrounding the Milne family’s home at Cotchford Farm.
Beyond these nostalgic places, Milne sketches an affectionate portrait of his father, along with a quiet exploration of identity and memory shaped by literary fame. Written with modesty and gentle honesty, this memoir resonates with anyone drawn to the intersection of family, childhood, and the stories that outlive us.
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