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Easton Press leather edition of Peter Matthiessen's "At Play in the Fields of the Lord," a COLLECTOR'S edition, one of the FIRST EDITION SOCIETY series , PERSONALLY SIGNED BY PETER MATTHIESSEN, Certificate of Authenticity hich was signed on November 5, 2000, published in 2001. Bound in hunter green leather, the book has camel tan French moire silk end leaves, acid-free paper, Symth-sewn binding, a satin book marker, gold gilding on three edges---in near FINE condition---except for minor rub to top gilt. Pater Matthiessen, who lived from 1927-2014, was an American novelist, wilderness writer, Zen teacher, and CIA officer. He was a co-founder of the literary magazine, THE PARIS REVIEW. He was the only writer to have won the National Book Award in both nonfiction and fiction. "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" is a powerful tale of the effects of "Western Values" on the Indian tribe in the Amazon. Matthiessen 's intense and powerful writing inspired an interest in and concern for the ecology and the plight of indigenous peoples at a time when these issues were neither familiar nor fashionable. Novelist, naturalist, essayist, activist and Zen priest, Matthiessen is a vissionary. 373 pages. I offer combined shipping.
Mohammad Thaljeh
This Easton Press leather edition of *At Play in the Fields of the Lord* is a stunning collector’s piece. The hunter green leather binding, gold gilding, and silk end leaves make it feel luxurious. Having Peter Matthiessen’s personal signature and a certificate of authenticity adds incredible value. The craftsmanship is impeccable—Smyth-sewn binding ensures durability, and the near-fine condition means it’s been well cared for. A must-have for serious bibliophiles and fans of Matthiessen’s work. Truly a treasure!