All Our Yesterdays (1930) by H. M. Tomlinson, published by the Limited Editions Club, is a sweeping historical novel that chronicles the tumultuous period from the late 19th century through World War I. Blending personal narrative with grand historical currents, Tomlinson—a journalist and essayist known for his vivid travel writing—crafts a poignant meditation on memory, loss, and the inexorable passage of time.
The story follows an English family, the Trevors, as their lives intertwine with the seismic events of the era: the Boer War, the rise of industrialization, and the cataclysm of 1914–1918. Through richly detailed prose, Tomlinson captures both the intimate struggles of ordinary people and the vast, impersonal forces reshaping the world. His anti-war sentiment and humanist perspective echo his own experiences as a war correspondent.
This Limited Editions Club release, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, features elegant typography, high-quality paper, and possibly illustrations or a slipcase—making it a prized collectible. A forgotten gem of interwar literature, All Our Yesterdays offers a melancholic yet beautifully observed reflection on history’s weight and the fragility of human dreams.
