{"product_id":"rifles-for-watie-by-harold-keith-1957-07562","title":"Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith (1957) – Newbery Medal Winner, Thomas Y. Crowell HC w\/ Dust Jacket, Civil War YA Historical Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning Civil War novel set in Kansas \u0026amp; Indian Territory—Rifles for Watie in hardcover with dust jacket; clean, tight copy with classic 1950s jacket art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector’s Note (edition \u0026amp; points)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe copyright page shows 1957 with “Fourth Printing” and LCCN 57-10280; publisher Thomas Y. Crowell Company (New York). Jacket credits Peter Burchard (artist). The Gold Newbery Medal seal is present on the front panel (award year: 1958). This copy is an early reprint, not the first edition\/first printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Rifles for Watie\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor: Harold Keith\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York\u003cbr\u003e\nYear\/Era: 1957 (4th printing; post-Newbery jacket)\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\nLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 332\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 8 × 6 × 1 inches (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e\nIdentifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 57-10280\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign Credits: Book design by Philip Grushkin; jacket art by Peter Burchard\u003cbr\u003e\nGenre: Young Adult Historical Fiction, American Civil War (Western Theater)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003e\nJeff Bussey, a Kansas farm boy turned Union volunteer, navigates raids, divided loyalties, and espionage across Kansas and the Indian Nations—coming face-to-face with Cherokee leader Stand Watie and the moral gray areas of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nDust Jacket: Present with edge wear, small chips\/tears at spine ends and corners; light rubs; colors still strong.\u003cbr\u003e\nBoards: Red cloth with star motif; lightly rubbed edges and bumps.\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: Pages clean and bright with mild age toning; tight binding; no writing seen in text.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarks\/Provenance: Bookplate sticker with name on the back board (inside rear cover area).\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage: Smoke-free, climate-controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Reasons You’ll Love It\u003cbr\u003e\nA Newbery Medal classic that reads smoothly for adults and teens; vivid Civil War setting in the often-overlooked Western theater; handsome mid-century jacket art that displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\nAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack each order with care to ensure your purchase arrives safely. If you have any questions or would like more photos before buying, please feel free to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nAt Reading Vintage, I curate unique, well-loved books and vintage collectibles for collectors and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48673310900479,"sku":"c1-t1-1786","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/il_fullxfull.7264652402_3h27.jpg?v=1781380283","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/rifles-for-watie-by-harold-keith-1957-07562","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}