Books Tell You Why, Inc.

The second edition in stunning Fine condition with blue cloth and bright gilt stamping on spine, in equally Fine dust jacket with addition of "AUTHOR OF 'MICE AND MEN'", no mention of Covici-Friede on jacket spine and without published price of $2.50. Goldstone/Payne A1c.

John Steinbeck's first novel, and the only historical novel he ever wrote follows the 1670s fife of Sir Henry Morgan, buccaneer, with occasional reference to history. He had two driving ambitions: one to possess the beautiful woman called La Santa Roja, the other, to conquer Panama, the "cup of gold."; 8vo; [x], 269, [1] pages.