Heart of the Order - 1st Edition/1st Printing
signed first edition 1/4 Cloth
1986 · New York
by Ardizzone, Tony
New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0030085039 . A Near Fine first Printing of the First Edition that has soiling to the boards and front flyleaf, housed in a Fine dust-jacket and signed and inscribed by author Tony Ardizzone directly on title page; In Heart of the Order, Tony Ardizzone tells the story of the Knights of Columbus and their fight for justice in the early twentieth century. Ardizzone paints a colorful and compelling portrait of a group of men who risked everything for their beliefs, and whose efforts helped shape the modern world.The Knights of Columbus were a powerful force in early twentieth century America. They were a force for good, fighting for justice and putting their faith in the goodness of humanity. But the Knights also had a dark side. They were a secret society, and they used their power to manipulate and control others.Heart of the Order is the story of the Knights of Columbus and their fight for justice. It is a story of how one group of men used their power to shape the modern world, and how their efforts helped to create a more fair and just society.; 8vo; 314 pages; Signed by Author . (Inventory #: 59360)