The Road To Damietta. houghton by O’Dell, Scott.  

Mifflin 1985, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Through the eyes of Ricca di Montanaro, we watch the transformation of the pleasure-seeking Francis Bernardone into the famous Francis of Assisi. 13th century Italy. For ages 12 and up. Truthquest Middle Ages grades 7-12. NOT ex-lib. Book and dust jacket Fine.