The War Party by Steele, William O - 1978

New York / London.: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Voyager Book., 1978. 1st edition, stated; "B" starts letter chain, copyright pg.. Trade paperback. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover surface minor soil blemishing. Interior clean. Binding, edges very good.. Cauley, Lorinda Bryan (Pictures by).. 1 Trade paperback, 6.25x8.25in. 63 p. Pen&Ink artworkAudience: General/trade; Children/juvenile. A young Indian has prepared for war with another tribal group. It is not what he expected. This is a story fostering peace in telling of battle. 16th century tribe, Cherokee in southeastern North American continent. Illustrations are realistic and plentiful.

New Yorkand London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich - An Original Harvest Book, 1978. First Edition Stated - 2nd Printing . Hard Back. Good/No Dust Jacket. 6 3/4" x 8 1/2. Cauley, Lorinda Bryan. 63 Pages with Glossary. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. A Not For Resale stamped on endpapers. Interior text pages are flawless with Cauley drawings on covers and every page. A young Indian looks forward to his first battle, dreaming of glory as he participates in the age-old rituals of war preparation. When, fearful but excited, he joins the attack on a neighboring community, he is not prepared for the horror that surrounds him as the village is burned and people are hurt and killed. The death of a young enemy before his eyes, a boy exactly like himself, sickens the young warrior. When he himself is badly wounded, he realizes bitterly that war promises not manhood, but pain and death. Exhaustively researched, forceful drawings depict a fascinating culture, and a glossary is included to help young readers… Read More

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