New York: Harper & Row, 1976. 1st ed, thus, cloth spine, w/dj. "This is an expanded version of an earlier edition printed by not released commercially by World Publishing Company in 1971, shortly before it discontinued its trade publishing operations. This revised edition contains seven entirely new poems." (from the jacket.) Jacket illustration is by Blackfeet artist Neil Parsons. The author ". . . is an American Indian; Blackfeet on his father's side and Gros Ventre on his mother's" (from the jacket biography.) Very little wear, fine.

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Now with an introduction from celebrated poet James Tate, Riding the Earthboy 40 is the only volume of poetry written by acclaimed Native American novelist James Welch. The title of the book refers to the forty acres of Montana land Welch?s father once leased from a Blackfeet family called Earthboy. This land and its surroundings shaped the writer?s worldview as a youth, its rawness resonates in the vitality of his elegant poetry, and his verse shows a great awareness of a moment in time, of a place in nature, and of the human being in context. Deeply evoking the specific Native American experience in Montana, Welch?s poems nonetheless speak profoundly to all readers. With its new introduction, this vital work that has influenced so many American writers is certain to capture a new generation of readers.

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Bookseller: Jett W. Whitehead Rare Books (ABAA) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2486
Title: RIDING THE EARTHBOY 40
Author: Welch, James
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Harper & Row
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1976
Keywords: poetry native American

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