Crowell, 1971. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x1. Thomas Y. Crowell Company; New York, 1971. Hardcover. First Edition. A Very Good, tan cloth binding with red and black lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, mild crimping to spine edges, bit of discoloration to pastedowns and endpapers, spine starting to separate from backing material, very mild scattered foxing top text block edge, bit of age toning to pages, some rubbing to board and spine edges, scuff mark bottom fore-edge, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, small abrasion and tear top front panel corner, crease top front panel, small crease bottom rear flap corner, small chip bottom spine edge, couple of small moisture stains top spine, bit of sunning to panels/flaps, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 266pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

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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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Bookseller: Lavendier Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: SKU1037243
Title: Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Author: Burke, James Lee
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0690487037
ISBN 13: 9780690487039
Publisher: Crowell
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1971
Size: 8x5x1
X weight: 16 oz

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