The King's Fifth Scott O'Dell 1967 HC DJ 1st UK Ed Constable Historical Novel

Key Details:

• Title: The King's Fifth

• Author: Scott O'Dell

• Illustrator: Samuel Bryant (decorations and maps)

• Publisher: Constable Young Books Ltd, London

• Year of Publication: 1967

• Edition: First UK Edition

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)

• Pages: 264

• Language: English

• Genre: Historical Fiction / Young Adult / Adventure

Mini Story or Hook:
Sixteenth-century Spanish conquests come vividly to life in The King's Fifth, as a young cartographer named Esteban sets out on a perilous expedition across the New World in search of gold—and finds far more than he expected. Caught between loyalty, ambition, and survival, Esteban’s journey is a moving tale of self-discovery, power, and the price of treasure. Rich with historical detail and moral tension, this classic by Scott O’Dell is a powerful coming-of-age novel that explores both maps of land and maps of the heart.

Condition:
Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

This is a collectible hardcover edition:

• Dust jacket shows some edge wear, small tears, and rubbing, mostly to the corners and spine (now housed in a removable protective sleeve).

• Pages are clean and tightly bound with light toning.

• Inner boards and endpapers are clean and intact.

• No inscriptions, library markings, or price clips.

• A charming copy of this beautifully illustrated and historically rich novel.
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