Blood Brother

ELLIOTT ARNOLD

Publication: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1947, New York

First edition. Signed by the author. Fine in dust jacket very lightly rubbed at spine ends, and with a tiny scrape to center of rear panel. The book was reviewed by Frank C. Lockwood with newspaper review laid-in. Also with a holograph post card of 40 words signed by Lockwood, and presenting this copy to an interested collector. This copy was once the property of Lockwood who is praised by the author "as a constant guide and mentor in the preparation of Blood Brother." A classic of Southwestern literature and the basis for the highly acclaimed 1950 film, Broken Arrow, starring Jimmy Stewart and Jeff Chandler. "A history in fiction form, of the Southwest, from the time of the Gadsden Purchase in 1856 until the end of the Indian wars, about 1870. The author has translated matter-of-fact historical incidents into thrilling episodes, following the adventures of Cochise, noted chief of the Chiricahua Apaches, and Tom Jeffords, famous peace maker and Indian agent. An exceptional copy.

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