Description
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine and the front cover design, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the colophon page. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition, with the price on the front flap, a partial crease and mild edge wear. This is the rare, single sleeve that covers the rear board only and contains the $18.00 price.
A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty.
