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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
by Burke, James Lee
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0786889500
- ISBN 13
- 9780786889501
- Seller
-
Dalton Gardens, Idaho, United States
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About This Item
Hyperion. Good Condition Overall. Creasing down spine. . Good. Soft cover. 1999.
Synopsis
Hackberry Holland, cousin of beloved James Lee Burke hero Billy Bob Holland, made his debut in Lay Down My Sword and Shield, originally published in 1971. Now, re-released in trade paperback, fans can learn about Hack's colorful history, forged against the backdrop of the civil rights era. In hot and sultry Texas, Hack, an attorney and Korean War POW, is being pushed by his wife, his brother, and his so-called friends in the oil business to run for political office. But Hack would prefer to drink, look after his beloved horses, and represent the occasional long-shot pro bono case at his law firm. When Hack attempts to overturn a conviction for an old army buddy, he finds himself embroiled in the seamy underbelly of the Texas patronage system and in the earliest beginnings of the United Farm Workers movement, led by a beautiful woman who speaks to his heart in a way no one else has. As Hack begins to bring justice to the underserved, he finds both a new love and a new purpose. With his skillful blend of engaging plotlines, compelling characters, and graceful prose, James Lee Burke demonstrates the shimmering clarity of vision that has made him beloved by suspense fans all over the globe. "Burke's strength has long been his ability to convey both the exceptional beauty and the exceptional violence of the American South." The Washington Post, on Crusader's Cross -
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Details
- Bookseller
- Crotchety Rancher's Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010969
- Title
- Lay Down My Sword and Shield
- Author
- Burke, James Lee
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0786889500
- ISBN 13
- 9780786889501
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Pages
- 400
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾
- Keywords
- Mystery
Terms of Sale
Crotchety Rancher's Books
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About the Seller
Crotchety Rancher's Books
Biblio member since 2011
Dalton Gardens, Idaho
About Crotchety Rancher's Books
Specializes in cooking, along with scifi and a smattering of other genres. located in northern idaho. we offer free media mail shipping to any location in the states.
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