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The Heartsong of Charging Elk - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Welch, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0385496745
- ISBN 13
- 9780385496742
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385496745 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author James Welch directly on the title page; The Heartsong of Charging Elk is a novel written by James Welch. It tells the story of a young boy, Elk, and his journey to become a great hunter. Elk is born into a tribe of Native Americans who live on the Great Plains. Elk's father is a great hunter and teaches his son how to hunt and survive in the wild. Elk is also taught about the traditions of his tribe and the importance of the heartsong. The heartsong is a song that is sung by the elders to connect them to the spirits of the land. Elk is determined to learn the heartsong and become the best hunter in his tribe. Along the way, he meets many people who help him on his journey, including his father, the chief of his tribe, and the great hunter, Bear. Elk is a brave young man who stands up for what he believes in. He is determined to become the best hunter in his tribe and protect his people from harm. The Heartsong of; 8vo; Signed by Author .
Synopsis
James Welch is the author of four previous novels, including Fools Crow , which won the American Book Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Award. He attended schools on the Blackfeet and Fort Belknap reservations and studied writing under the legendary teacher Richard Hugo. He lives with his wife in Missoula, Montana.
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18252
- Title
- The Heartsong of Charging Elk - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Welch, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0385496745
- ISBN 13
- 9780385496742
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Strang
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