Bird of Passage - 1st Us Edition/1st Printing

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first American Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket; In Bird of Passage, Zetterling tells the story of a young condor named Víctor who is forced to leave his home in the Andes and journey to the Florida Everglades to be trained as a hunting partner for a wealthy American. Víctor is a reluctant exile, but he soon discovers that he has a special connection to the wild birds of the Everglades and that he is truly fulfilling his destiny.This lyrical and enchanting novel is a remarkable exploration of the power of flight and the resilience of the natural world. Zetterling's graceful writing brings Víctor and the other creatures of the Everglades to life, and his story will captivate readers of all ages.; 8vo; 107 pages .