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The Boy, first in The Mastodons seriesby Strauss, James RFirst edition, first printing
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A crisp, new copy - just published and just picked up by Hollywood. In a time some 25,000 years ago, a small tribe located in a primal valley attempts to survive the many threats from the catastrophes of geological upheavals, where survival is wrested from the elements and life is to endure starvation. The perspective of this sweeping adventure is told from that of a young boy. The hard-learned lessons of life provide a romance of epic proportions in which `The Boy' fights for love and acceptance, while overcoming seemingly insurmountable tribal beliefs. Terrifying and beautiful, in a world full of cataclysmic change, prehistoric man and animals learn to accept and trust one another. Through these trials `The Boy' develops a sense of reason and respect for others which is founded on friendship and trust, rather than fear. At the turning of the last Ice Age, old tribal beliefs and customs are shorn from their fabric as homo sapiens evolve from the last vestiges of primitive man. The first novel of the five-novel series establishes a benchmark for tracing the beginnings of the meteoric rise of the homo sapiens species from their lowly beginnings to their eventual dominance over the planet. “Set in pre-historic times, where historians experience discomfort,The Boy, by James Strauss, surprises and rewards both historians and readers. The author blends science and myth, using his hyper-imagination to introduce a tale of power, authority, and traditional values. His themes are universal and timeless. His treatment is highly original. This historian eagerly awaits the arrival of Book II, The Warrior.” - Barry Machado, Ph.D Professor Emeritus, Washington and Lee University, author of “In Search of a Usable Past: The Marshall Plan and Postwar Reconstruction Today”. Lexington, VA: George C. Marshall Foundation, 2007. “The first mastodon tale is an exciting prehistoric thriller that paints an intriguing tribal culture. Boy’s wise mother explains that group truth is not necessarily an individual’s truth; as what happened is outside the knowledge and lore of the tribe so the clan must find a way to make it fit even when that ignores the person who most knows the facts. The story line is engaging, but mostly sets up the future tales in what looks like it might be an alternate history based on what the Boy found. Fans will appreciate James Strauss’ interesting opener that and look forward to the sequels in what should prove an entertaining saga, 25000 BC.” - Alternative Worlds by Harriet Klausner Bookseller Terms of SaleTerms: We accept Paypal, credit cards through the Biblio.com website, check, or money order. You may return for full refund (for any reason) if you notify us within 10 days of receipt and return the items in the same condition as you received them. Shipping: Buyer pays shipping. Media rate shipping charges (within the US)are $3.00 for the first book plus $1.00 for each additional book in the order. Priority shipping is available and arranged with the buyer. We pack carefully in boxes with bubble wrap and peanuts. International shipping is at cost and arranged with the buyer. Other Recommended Books
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