1914 First Edition Publishing of Nelson Doubleday, Inc, New York; Originally released in the United States as “The Children of the Sea”; Included are a 1914 letter to the readers as well as the author’s suppressed preface; Quick search to locate hardcover in this edition is proving to show that it is quite rare; Navy cover with fading at the top front cover and the binding; No dust jacket; Some discoloration throughout, one small rip on page before the title page; All pages clean but for what appears to be some sun fading; This will obviously include things that in today’s society are considered quite offensive, and are not the opinions of the seller.