Vintage hardcover edition of Runaway Home from The Alice and Jerry Books Reading Foundation Series. Written by Elizabeth Coatsworth and Mabel O'Donnell, this educational reader features charming illustrations by Gustaf Tenggren and includes black and white photographs of American landmarks like the Denver Civic Center and Rocky Mountains. Published by Row, Peterson and Company, the book follows a narrative journey across the United States, making it a nostalgic piece of mid-century Americana and educational history. The blue cloth cover shows a classic graphic of children in cowboy hats, reflecting the adventurous spirit of the stories within.

Keywords: Vintage School Reader, 1940s Childrens Book, Americana, Gustaf Tenggren, Elizabeth Coatsworth, Antique Textbook, Mid Century Decor, Alice and Jerry, Retro Illustration, Educational History, Western Theme, Nostalgic, Hardcover Fiction, Collectible Books, Primary Reader

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