Of Flesh and Bone - 1st Edition/1st Printing

New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first Edition/First Printing in an alike dust-jacket; Nims's novel, Of Flesh and Bone, is a haunting and compelling work of fiction that tells the story of a family from the Appalachian Mountains in the 1920s. The novel's protagonist, Eli, is a young boy who is forced to grow up quickly after his father's death. Eli must take on the responsibilities of family and community while trying to find his place in the world. The novel (truncated) is full of suspense and heart-wrenching moments, and it is an excellent example of historical fiction.; 8vo; 62 pages . (Inventory #: 58440)