SUTCLIFF,ROSEMARY — Dawn Wind

Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1961, 1st UK Edition. Hardcover. Ill.: Charles Keeping. Book, Dawn Wind is an historical novel for children and young adults. It takes place in Britain in the sixth century, after the Saxons, Angles and Jutes have gained dominion over most of Britain. Owain, a descendant of Roman and British soldiers, is the only survivor of the Battle of Deorham, near Bath.The story takes place at a turning point in the evolution of relations among the Saxons, invaders from the European mainland, and the indigenous Celts. As Owain lives and fights with the Saxons, he sees them beginning to reach accommodation and common cause with the Celts.242p.An exceptonally crisp copy - almost as new. Fine/Near Fine - Price Clipped.