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Born of the Sun

Published
Jun 1978
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
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Pages
352

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Set shortly after the Civil War, this distinguished novel tells the story of a boy starting a new life in the Concho country of Northwest Texas.


"An epic novel of frontier life—'BORN OF THE SUN' is…continuously dramatic and entertaining. It belongs on the same shelf with the novels of Alan Le May and A. B. Guthrie, Jr."—New York Times


"A book any red-blooded American should be proud to read, and we guarantee he'll be well entertained."—NEW HAVEN REGISTER


"True Americana, filled with the exuberance and hardy spirit of the pioneers."—ROANOKE TIMES


"A magnificent book."—Dorothy M. Johnson


"Strong adult fiction…superb reading…authentic story."—DENVER SUNDAY POST


"One of the most vivid and refreshing novels of the southwest to come along in recent years."—TULSA SUNDAY WORLD


"A permanent addition to enduring Texas fiction."—DALLAS TIMES HERALD

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First Edition Jun 1978 Ace ISBN 0441071112
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Jan 2016 Normanby Press ISBN B01AXJ7U8C
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Jan 2016 Normanby Press ISBN 1786258048
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