The Trumpeter of Krakow
by Eric P. Kelly
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Scotia, New York, United States
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About This Item
1928 Macmillan first edition, first printing. Signed by the author on the half title page.
Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The exterior boards show light wear. The prior owner's name stamp is on the front free endpaper.
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Synopsis
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.
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- Bookseller
- Harpo Speaks Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2942
- Title
- The Trumpeter of Krakow
- Author
- Eric P. Kelly
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Date Published
- 1928
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- children's;
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