Synopsis
Vintage James Lee Burke: The first novel introducing the memorable Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland, coming of age against the backdrop of the civil rights era in a sultry border town.
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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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"Burke writes popular fiction that is so well crafted, so well written, and so intelligent that it soars above other fiction of its type into the realm of high art".
-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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A powerful novel of conflict, history and shadows from the past ... by the bestselling, acclaimed author of THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN.
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Learning : Theory and Practice
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Collier Macmillan Canada, Incorporated, 1971
ISBN 10: 0690487037
ISBN 13: 9780690487039
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 8110135-6
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0690487037I3N01
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Seller: Pink Casa Antiques, Frankfort, KY, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Fair. full number line, hardcover with dust jacket, full number line, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cocked, corners bumped, dustj acket soiling, scratches, edge chipping and tears, ex-library army copy with usual library markings, originally in Ft. Lewis Army Library, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders. Seller Inventory # 99438
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Seller Inventory # 2301130009
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 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.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1037243
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield Burke, James Lee
Published by
Thomas J. Crowell Co., 1971
ISBN 10: 0690487037
ISBN 13: 9780690487039
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Seller: Storm Mountain Books, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Collectible; Very Good. [FIRST EDITION] New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1971. Hardcover in dustjacket with author's photo-portrait on rear. First Edition, First Printing with full number line. ISBN: 0690487037; 4to; (6), 266 pages. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $5.95) with light shelfwear and sticker residue at lower front panel, otherwise book and jacket are in very good overall condition; no owner marking, NOT EX-LIBRARY. (eB). Seller Inventory # OH-33OR-1OUZ
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Lay Down My sword And Shield
Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Copy In Very Good Plus Jacket.$5.95 On Flap.First Edition Author's Very Rare Third Book. Excellent Copy. Seller Inventory # 016285
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Published by
Thomas J. Crowell Co., 1971
ISBN 10: 0690487037
ISBN 13: 9780690487039
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Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Very Good or better dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this author's scarce 3rd published work; uncommon in the first printing and in this condition. This copy is in near fine condition with only light soiling to the exterior text block and mild offsetting to the endpapers; housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket with light rubbing and chipping to the spine ends, some mild creasing to the folds, and some minor foxing to the flap edges, else near fine or better. Overall, a highly presentable and collectible copy. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box. Seller Inventory # 4420
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LAY DOWN MY SWORD AND SHIELD
Published by
Thomas Y. Crowell Co., New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 0690487037
ISBN 13: 9780690487039
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Seller: H. W. Gumaer, Bookseller, Canandaigua, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Plus. First Edition, First Printing. The award-winning Burke's hard-to-find third novel features Hack Holland, Texas lawyer, ex-POW, candidate for Congress, who, almost unintentionally, becomes involved in a difficult civil rights case in the Rio Grande Valley that tests his courage and integrity; boards and text are clean, tight, square; dustjacket is intact with no chipping but shows a one-inch closed tear at top of front panel, a 3 x 4" irregularly-shaped stain midway on spine and front panel, other minor soiling. A work that foreshadows Burke's later bestselling success as a mystery-crime writer. Scarce. Collectable. Seller Inventory # 003280
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield
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Crowell, New York,USA, 1971
ISBN 10: 0690487037
ISBN 13: 9780690487039
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Seller: THE USUAL SUSPECTS, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. First Edition. First edition of the author's third book preceding his successful Dave Robicheaux mystery series. Personal copy of author JAMES CRUMLEY with his ownership SIGNATURE to the top of the front free end paper. Part of an archive donated to Texas State University in 1992. Provenance provided. A NEAR FINE( a couple of scars to rear end paste down from old jacket protector) book in VERRY GOOD + jacket with wear to spine ends and a few small chips and ceases. Crumley is known for his books "One To Count Cadence" and "The Wrong Case". Wonderful association! Seller Inventory # JD5248