Frontier Wolf, Rosemary Sutcliff — 1st Edition/Printing

£29.50

Frontier Wolf, Rosemary Sutcliff — 1st Edition/Printing

Name: Frontier Wolf, Rosemary Sutcliff — 1st Edition/Printing
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 3138 RM
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Fine: The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.

Description

First edition, first printing of Frontier Wolf, published by Oxford University Press, represents a later work by one of Britain’s most respected writers of historical fiction for younger readers. Sutcliff’s novels — particularly those set in Roman Britain — have enduring appeal and a dedicated collector base, with first printings increasingly sought after for their place within her acclaimed Roman sequence and for their lasting influence on historical children’s literature.

Set on the dangerous northern frontier of Roman Britain, Frontier Wolf follows Alexios Flavius Aquila, a young officer sent to command a remote cavalry fort along Hadrian’s Wall. Isolated among hardened soldiers and facing the constant threat of tribal conflict, Alexios must prove his courage and leadership. Rich in atmosphere and historical detail, the novel combines adventure, loyalty, and personal growth in Sutcliff’s characteristically vivid and immersive style.

ISBN: 0192714481

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff

Book Publisher: Oxford University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 200

Book Publication Year: 1980

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hard Back

Illustrator: Ivan Lapper/Leslie Marshall

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Country/region of manufacture: England

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