Scorpion - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
1977 · New York
by Davis, Mildred
New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394410823 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a Fine dust-jacket; Davis's exquisitely written novel, Scorpion, follows the life of Josie, a sixteen-year-old girl in rural 1960s America. Josie is the daughter of a preacher, and she dreams of one day becoming a missionary like her mother. When Josie's older brother is killed in a car accident, Josie is forced to grow up quickly and take on the responsibilities of running the family farm. Josie is also dually skilled in the art of scorpion catching, which is a popular sport in her small town. When Josie's older brother's girlfriend, Libby, comes to town, Josie starts to fall for her. Libby is a rebellious teenager who is determined to escape her small town and its strictures. Josie and Libby's friendship blossoms into something more, but Josie's father is opposed to his daughter's relationship with Libby and forces Josie to break up with Libby. Josie's life takes an unexpected; 8vo; 177 pages . (Inventory #: 59757)