THE SKY AND THE FOREST By C.S. Forester London: Michael Joseph, (1948). First edition, first issue with a period at the end of page 210. Bookplate to the front pastedown endpaper, else near fine in red cloth with spine titles stamped in bright silver; in a very good, price-clipped dust jacket that is shelf worn and rubbed, and with an ownership signature. "Loa was not just king of his Central African tribe, he was a god to his people. He controlled life and death in his village. Then he turned outward and conquered his neighbors. He felt very fierce. But this was not to last. Europe was on the march in Africa, and destiny in the form of King Leopold's agents trod on Loa. They sacked his kingdom with an avarice unimaginable to the natives. Soon nothing was the same...nor would it ever be again."--Fantastic Fiction. FREE SHIPPING to USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS!