The Mammoth Hunters is the third book in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children series, the 1985 hardcover following Ayla and Jondalar to the Lion Camp of the Mamutoi, the mammoth hunters of Ice Age Europe.
This is the book where Ayla finally finds people like herself, a sweeping prehistoric saga for readers who love rich historical detail and a heroine worth following across six novels.
Details
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Item: Hardcover Fiction novel with dust jacket
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Title: The Mammoth Hunters
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Author: Jean M. Auel
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Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc., New York
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Year: 1985
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Edition/Printing: Book club edition, stated on the dust jacket flap
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Format: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket
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Dust Jacket: Present, glacier and hunting party artwork
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Pages: 690 pages
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Size: 9 x 6 x 2 inches
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Special Features: Series sequel noted on cover, dedication page present
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Top and side page ends are clean and the text block is bright and legible
- Binding is secure with no loose pages
- No odor
- Dust jacket artwork still presents well on the shelf
Issues / Wear
- Yellowing stains on the dust jacket, most visible on the white areas and edges
- Small chips and wear at the dust jacket spine ends
- Light shelf wear consistent with a 40 year old read book
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
When The Mammoth Hunters arrived in 1985, it had the largest first printing in publishing history at the time, that's how hungry readers were for Ayla's story after The Clan of the Cave Bear and The Valley of Horses.
This copy suits the reader working through the series who wants a solid hardcover rather than a worn paperback, or someone replacing the copy they read to pieces in the 80s.
At 690 pages with clean, bright text, this is a genuinely readable copy of one of the biggest novels of its decade.
Book three is where many readers say the series hooked them for good.
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All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
