{"product_id":"something-of-value-by-robert-ruark-58672","title":"Something of Value by Robert Ruark | Hardcover 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1955 hardcover edition of Something of Value by Robert Ruark, published by Doubleday. This powerful historical novel is set during the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya and explores themes of colonialism, loyalty, violence, and political change in mid-20th-century Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Ruark was one of the most popular American writers of the 1950s, known for adventure writing, African hunting stories, and vivid depictions of life abroad. This edition features striking African mask artwork on the spine and retains strong vintage literary and mid-century design appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful collectible for readers of historical fiction, African history, mid-century literature, and vintage hardcover books. Its bold minimalist design and historical subject matter make it an excellent display piece for dark academia, library decor, or literary collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Something of Value\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor: Robert Ruark\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Doubleday\u003cbr\u003e\nYear: 1955\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nVintage pre-owned condition with visible edge wear, rubbing, corner wear, and age-related toning. Interior pages appear clean and readable with solid binding overall. Sold as-is and not tested. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Field and Maple Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48470564077817,"sku":"000375","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2161\/8937\/files\/il_fullxfull.8111224201_5d6p.jpg?v=1780314456","url":"https:\/\/fieldandmaplevintage.com\/products\/something-of-value-by-robert-ruark-58672","provider":"Field and Maple Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}