This hardcover book "Bystander" by Maxim Gorki, is translated from Russian to English by Guerney in 1930. Front the Internet: 

• The Protagonist: Klim Samgin is a "bystander"—a selfish, cautious, and morally ambiguous intellectual who avoids taking firm stands, preferring to observe or avoid the chaotic social shifts around him.
• Themes: The novel explores the stagnation of the Russian intelligentsia, social issues, human nature, and the psychological decay of a man who refuses to engage with reality.
• Context: It provides a critical, panoramic view of Russian society leading up to the revolution.

The pages of the book are in excellent condition with a nice deckled edge.  The title page has a previous owner's name written in pencil and the paper at the binding exposes the binding fabric, though the binding is fully intact.  When the book is closed, a light smudge on the bottom of the pages can be seen. The hardcover has light wear and discoloration. See photos.