The Long Grass Whispers
Elliot, Geraldine; Hawkins, Sheila (illus.)
London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1939. 10th ptg., 1974.
132 pp.; 22.5 × 14 × 2 cm
Hardcover (very good); Dust jacket (very good)
ISBN: 0710013248

Delightful collection of animal stories for young readers based on the folk tales of the Ngoni people of Central Africa. Beautiful line and wash illustrations by Sheila Hawkins. Tenth printing from 1974. Copy is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the grey cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked with a solid, tight binding. Dust jacket is very good also. Price clipping to the front flap. Now wrapped in protective Brodart cover.