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Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A first print copy in fine condition in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. Decorated pastedowns and endpapers with beautiful maps of Africa and the wildlife survey of 1978. Matthiessen is the winner of the National Book award for "The Snow Leopard" and also wrote "At Play In The Fields of The Lord"--which was nominated for the National Book Award. A terrific collectible copy. The sad story of the plight of African wildlife--ravaged by poaching and encroachment of farming.

Hardbound in dust jacket. Signed & inscribed by Peter Matthiessen to the previous owner on the half title page. 1st edition. Some minor wear to dust jacket. Foxing to end pages, otherwise very good.

New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679400214 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has some scuffing and is price-clipped; This book tells the story of two men: an African hunter, Joe, and an American writer, Orinoco. Joe is the only person in his tribe who can read and write, and he is the only one who knows how to navigate the treacherous river that divides his people. Orinoco is a white man who has come to Africa to write about the people he has met. The two men become friends, and as they spend time together, they learn about each other's cultures and beliefs. Joe tells Orinoco about the legends of his people, and Orinoco tells Joe about the things he has seen in America. The two men share stories and experiences, and as they do, they begin to understand each other better.; 8vo; 225 pages .