The Philosopher's Apprentice by James Morrow

Condition Light cover and corner wear, with scattered spotting and age toning to the preliminary pages. Read full condition

Light cover and corner wear, with scattered spotting and age toning to the preliminary pages.

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About this book

Philosopher Mason Ambrose accepts a peculiar tutoring post on a secluded island, helping a young woman develop a moral compass. What begins as an exercise in ethics becomes a darkly comic exploration of science, conscience and responsibility.

Book details

  • Author: James Morrow
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
  • Publication year: 2007
  • Edition: First printing; publication page states 2007
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0297853449
  • ISBN-13: 9780297853442

This paperback carries ISBN 9780297853442. The publication page states 2007; some external catalogues date this ISBN to 2008. Page counts also vary, so no page total is assigned.

Condition

Used. Light cover and corner wear, with scattered spotting and age toning to the preliminary pages.

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