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Men at Arms
by Pratchett, Terry
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London: Gollancz, 1993. First edition, first printing. Published by Gollancz in London, 1993. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper, designed by Josh Kirby, has some slight handling marks throughout and with some slight rubbing at the top and tail edges and a little fading to the spine. The boards are free from notable chips and marks, though the top and tail of the spine is slightly bumped. The text blocks are bright and white. Overall, this is a near fine copy and is free from inscriptions. Lance-constable Angua von Überwald, later in the series promoted to the rank of Sergeant, is introduced in this book. Lance-constable (in the course of the novel promoted to Acting-constable) Detritus is introduced as a new member of the watch as well, though he had already appeared in other Discworld novels, most notably in Moving Pictures. Also notable is the only appearance of Lance-constable Cuddy (also promoted to Acting-constable).
Synopsis
A Young Dwarf's Dream Corporal Carrot has been promoted! He's now in charge of the new recruits guarding Ankh-Morpork, Discworld's greatest city, from Barbarian Tribes, Miscellaneous Marauders, unlicensed Thieves, and such. It's a big job, particularly for an adopted dwarf.But an even bigger job awaits. An ancient document has just revealed that Ankh-Morpork, ruled for decades by Disorganized crime, has a secret sovereign! And his name is Carrott... And so begins the most awesome epic encounter of all time, or at least all afternoon, in which the fate of a city—indeed of the universe itself!—depends on a young man's courage, an ancient sword's magic, and a three-legged poodle's bladder.
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- Bookseller
- John Atkinson Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17703
- Title
- Men at Arms
- Author
- Pratchett, Terry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Gollancz
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1993
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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