Auel, Jean M. — The Plains of Passage

New York, Crown Publishing, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: Large 8vo 9" - 10. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "1" in "number" line present. The fourth volume in the so-called Earth's Children series by the beloved author Jean M. Auel. Set in present-day Europe during the Upper Paleolithic era, "after the date of the first ceramics discovered, but before the last advance of glaciers. The books focus on the period of co-existence between Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals," comprising a staggering account of "personal discovery: coming-of-age, invention, cultural complexities, and, beginning with the second book, explicit romantic sex. It tells the story of Ayla, an orphaned Cro-Magnon girl who is adopted and raised by a tribe of Neanderthals and who later embarks on a journey to find the Others (her own kind), meeting along the way her romantic interest and supporting co-protagonist, Jondalar," according to the publisher. Brown paper over boards, blind-stamped author signature to front board, burgundy cloth-backed, sharp and distinct lettering to spine. Previous owner's book-plate, neatly affixed, and her penned name inside front flap. Map endpapers front and rear. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn beyond furling along top edge. 758 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good/Very Good,