The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable edge wear on the cover and a price sticker on the front. The binding remains intact, and the pages exhibit typical aging but are free of inscriptions or library markings. The introduction by Leslie A. Fiedler and the cover design by Stefan Salter add unique features to this edition.

"The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale" by Robert Louis Stevenson is presented in this 1961 second printing by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York. This edition includes an introduction by Leslie A. Fiedler, adding scholarly context to Stevenson's classic tale of rivalry and adventure set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland. Originally published in 1889, this edition retains the narrative's original charm while providing modern readers with insightful commentary. The book is bound in a softcover format, typical of Rinehart Editions, and is characterized by its green cover with minor edge wear. This printing is not a first edition but remains a valuable addition for collectors of Stevenson's work or enthusiasts of historical adventure fiction.