CRANE, STEPHEN — The Red Badge Of Courage

Pleasantville, NY, Readers Digest Assn. 1984, Reprint. (ISBN: 0895771551) Leather Style Binding. Book, Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle. Overcome with shame, he longs for a wound, a "red badge of courage", to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the enemy, Henry acts as flag-bearer, carrying the regimental colors. Illustrated with contemporary photographs, drawings and paintings in an attractive red & black leatherlook binding. 176p. As New/No Jacket.