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The Clan of the Cave Bear (inscribed: To John, Best, Jean M. Auel, November 1982)
by Auel, Jean M
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About This Item
New York; (1980): Crown Books. First Edition. Octavo. The author's first book was signed and inscribed by her. 468 pages. One of the great first novels by an author who researched the life of people in the eras before recorded history as well as the life of the Eskimos. She lived in an ice cave and experienced the kind of food that would have been available. The lovely woman who came upon the people did not see her as beautiful by our standards but as ugly and unappealing. One of the great novels that did not pander to the conventional views of ancient peoples that emphasized violence as opposed to those who knew the need for cooperative societies. A lovely near fine copy bound in 1/4 yellow cloth over green paper covered boards, spine lettering green, in a near fine unclipped pictorial dust jacket with a very minute tear to foot.
Synopsis
The Clan of the Cave Bear is a historical fiction novel by Jean M. Auel about prehistoric times set somewhat before the extinction of the Neanderthal race after 600,000 years as a species, and at least 10-15,000 years after 'Homo sapiens' remains are documented and dated in Europe as a viable second human species.
Reviews
On Oct 14 2010, Felixbiblio1 said:
This is the start of a hands-down excellent series. Auel writes with intense detail the landscape and lives of how the earth might have been in pre history. She is coming out with the last book in March 2011. There is rape in this book and sexual scenes throughout the series, for those sensitive to such material. However, the rage and passion go alongside with tenderness and sensibility. Ayla is the reader's eyes to this world. She is very observant and very able, so you won't get left behind!
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028797
- Title
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (inscribed: To John, Best, Jean M. Auel, November 1982)
- Author
- Auel, Jean M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Crown Books
- Place of Publication
- New York; (1980)
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Author's First Book Signed Inscribed
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About the Seller
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Scottsdale, Arizona
About Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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