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New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1963]. First edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket, some mild rubbing to corner tips, spine ends and jacket folds. Still a bright attractive copy which is elusive in superior condition. (11832). Octavo, illustration by Irv Doktor, cloth. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-200. Barron (ed): Fantasy Literature 4A-135. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels #27].

Oscar Gordon fights through a magical world to rescue a princess, fulfilling his dream of adventure. Later he contemplates whether the life of adventure is truly what he desires, leading to his confrontation with his own concepts of duty, and happiness.

Look for the First Edition statement on the copyright page along with the date (1963) and publisher's name (Putnam Publishing).