Haniel Long — French Soldier: Home from Being a War Prisoner

Santa Fe, New Mexico, The Santa Fe Press, Inc. 1942 . First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very scarce first-edition presentation copy of Haniel Long's war poetry pamphlet. Very scarce first edition.Publisher's original pamphlet.Presentation copy. Inscription and author's initials to dedication page, dated Easter 1942.Pocket collection of war poetry from prominent American writer Haniel Clark Long, best known for his novella, Interlinear to Cabeza de Vaca (1936). In 1929 Long moved to Santa Fe, where he helped found Writer's Editions, a publishing company focused on New Mexican authors. This edition features verses such as "The Old Road", "The Target" and "Fleur-de-Lis". Publisher's original pamphlet. Presentation copy. Inscription and author's initials to dedication page, dated Easter 1942. Externally, excellent condition. Very light shelf wear and discolouration, only marred by a small mark to the rear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages slightly discoloured but otherwise bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .