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George MacDonald (1824-1905) was born in Scotland and moved to London after studying science at Aberdeen University. He became a part of the literary scene of the times and wrote poetry and novels for adults, turning quite late in life to writing fiction for children, inspired by his large family. At the Back of the North Wind was first published in 1871, a fantasy masterpiece which had first been serialized in a magazine. Illustrated. Scuffs and creases to spine and cover. Suning to some pages.