Lord of the Dawn; the Legend of Quetzalcoatl
Albuquerque; (1987): University of New Mexico Press. First Edition. Octavo. Item #032775
Inscribed by the author: "Jerry, to the Legends--Rudolf Anaya, Oct 5, 1996.". 159 pp. with an introduction by David Johnson. Quetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent, is one of the most important mythological figures of ancient Mexico. Anaya in a later article said as he was writing this book "he was astounded at the close parallels between the world of the ancient Toltecs of Tula and our own time. Then, as now, men of peace and understanding struggled against the militaristic and materialistic instincts of the society. In the end, Quetzalcoatl was banished from Tula. The materialists of the society who waged war and conducted business only for profit had their way" (Western American Literature, Vol, 23, no. 3, p. 199-200.) A near fine copy in a near fine bound in blue cloth spine gilt, tiny bump to one corner, in a fine bright decorative dust jacket.
Price: $175.00