Joshua: Fighter for Bar Kochba [INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR]

Narell, Irena. Joshua: Fighter for Bar Kochba [INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR]. Oakland, CA: Akiba Press, (1978). First edition. 8vo. ix,[1],172pp. Tan cloth with gold lettering on cover and spine in original illustrated dust jacket. Inscribed by author “With best wishes, Irena Narell” on free front endpaper. Map frontispiece. “Bar Kochba was the last great leader of the Jewish people in its struggle for freedom from the Romans. This book tells his story in a way to inspire the present generation with comparable heroism and dedication to the Jewish cause.” (Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg). Chipping, creasing, tearing and some water staining on dj. Tight copy with dj in fair to poor, book in near fine condition. The inspiring story of a young participant in Bar Kochba’s military, political and spiritual struggle against overwhelming odds. Fascinating novel which won the 1979 National Book Award, Jewish Book Council JWB. Scarce in dust jacket. g. Hardcover. (24798) $65