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The Trumpeter of Krakow Unknown - 1999
by Eric P. Kelly; Narrator-Ron Keith
About this book
The Trumpeter of Krakow is a young adult historical novel by Eric P Kelly, first published in 1928 by Macmillan. It won the Newbery Medal for Excellence in 1929. The story takes place in historic Poland in the Middle Ages and centers around a secret family treasure, reported to have mystical powers, and a young boy inspired to protect his family by the story of a the trumpeter of Krakow who warned the city of invasion by the Tartars at the cost of his own life. Although written for young people, many adults find the story captivating, and may find the lengthy historical exposition more interesting than younger students.
First Edition Identification
First editions, published by MacMillan in 1929, in blue cloth with black embossing, are very scarce.-
Details
- Title The Trumpeter of Krakow
- Author Eric P. Kelly; Narrator-Ron Keith
- Binding unknown
- Publisher Recorded Books Inc.
- Date 1999
- ISBN 9780788731617