The Snow Goose (Illustrated) ~ Paul Gallico / Peter Scott

The Snow Goose (Illustrated) ~ Paul Gallico / Peter Scott

Large hard cover with original dust jacket
Dust jacket is torn in places
Name of previous owner in ink on first page
Binding tight, pages clean after first page

Paul Gallicos The Snow Goose, illustrated by Peter Scott, is a poignant novella set during World War II that tells the story of a reclusive artist, Philip Rhayader, and a young girl named Fritha who brings him a wounded snow goose. As the bird heals and returns each year, a quiet bond grows between the two humans, transcending age, class, and circumstance. Rhayader, physically disabled and emotionally isolated, finds purpose and connection through the goose and Frithas visits. The story culminates in Rhayaders heroic participation in the Dunkirk evacuation, where he sacrifices himself to save others. The snow goose becomes a symbol of grace, love, and redemption, returning alone after his death. Gallicos lyrical prose, paired with Scotts evocative illustrations, creates a timeless meditation on compassion, beauty, and the quiet courage found in unlikely places.