Odyssey of Courage: The Story of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

This first edition hardcover is an ex-library copy with the Tulsa City-County Library stamp and a surplus marking. It has a protective plastic cover, which shows some wear. The book includes an inscription on the title page. The pages are intact, and the binding is firm, though typical library markings are present.

Maia Wojciechowska's "Odyssey of Courage: The Story of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca" was published by Atheneum in New York in 1965. This hardcover first edition features decorations by Alvin Smith, enhancing the narrative of the extraordinary journey of the Spanish explorer Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. Known for her compelling storytelling, Wojciechowska provides a detailed account of de Vaca's adventures and survival in the New World. This copy is a former library book, as indicated by the Tulsa City-County Library stamp and surplus marking. The book is bound in a protective plastic cover, showing signs of wear. Despite being an ex-library edition, it remains a valuable asset for collectors interested in historical biographies and exploration narratives.