Main Series #1189. Penguin 1st, published 1957.
This saga of violent redemption takes place in the glory days of the American West. A young American has crossed back into Mexico, lured by a cruel tune. It's the song of the whip, and his mission is to free the peasants who live under the lash. He is El Keed, an outcast among his own people, an outlaw with a price on his head. Joining an army of ruthless bandits, he challenges the powerful Lerraza family and their hired guns, singing them a new song -- straight from hell.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Some wear and creases to right hand edge and right corners of front cover. Crease line to left edge of front cover. Light foxing and light creases to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Main Series #1189. Penguin 1st, published 1957.
This saga of violent redemption takes place in the glory days of the American West. A young American has crossed back into Mexico, lured by a cruel tune. It's the song of the whip, and his mission is to free the peasants who live under the lash. He is El Keed, an outcast among his own people, an outlaw with a price on his head. Joining an army of ruthless bandits, he challenges the powerful Lerraza family and their hired guns, singing them a new song -- straight from hell.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Some wear and creases to right hand edge and right corners of front cover. Crease line to left edge of front cover. Light foxing and light creases to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
