Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first US edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket.

A story of love, loss, and redemption, The Pillow Boy of the Lady Onogoro is an unforgettable tale of a young man's journey to find his place in the world. Born with no arms or legs, the young protagonist is taken in and raised by a kindly lady who gives him a pillow to sleep on. As he grows older, the boy becomes restless and seeks out adventure, leaving his home and family behind. One day, he comes across a caravan of traders traveling through the forest and is entranced by the sights and sounds of the exotic world. When he meets a beautiful woman and falls in love with her, the young man is devastated when she rejects him. He returns home to find that his lady has passed away, but she has left him her pillow. The young man uses the pillow to travel and explore the world, meeting new people and experiencing new things, until he eventually finds his way back to the lady's home and marries her.; 8vo.

Price: $60.00