Author: Armstrong Sperry. Published by Doubleday & Co. New York, USA., 1956, 1st Edition. RARE: Signed by the Author. Printed in USA. Good Condition HARDCOVER Book, tight spine, clean inside. Poor Condition Dust Jacket, unclipped, but with wear and tear as pics.
FROZEN FIRE, is a young reader adventure story that is set in the Amazon Jungle, with many wonderful illustrations by the author.
From the moment Pete Warner agreed to take young Bud Chandler on his expedition in search of medicinal herbs in the Mato Grosso country of the Amazon jungles, bad trouble began to hit the party. And the trouble centered around half an ancient Incan treasure map which Bud owned and was determined to follow. Dom Pedro Solino, a sinister litle Brazilian, wanted that map and would go to any lengths to get it. Then there was Thomas Brown, a ruthless an unsavory character, who was the only foreman Warner could obtain for such a dangerous expedition. Nevertheless, they started the perilous journey up the Amazon. What happened on that search for a fabulous treasure us a thrilling story, filled with adventures ranging from encounters with headhunters to deadly snakes, and the reader will be left feeling that he has spent a very harrowing month in the dark and mysterious Brazilian jungles.
BONUS: Included inside the book is a 1957 Chicago Newspaper Article and photo of the Author meeting awe-struck Middle School Children. Note: Paperclip holding article (still intact) left rust mark on 3 pages.
For more info on Author, please see: http://armstrongsperry.com
1st Edition HARDCOVER
Signed by the Author
GC&C Stock #513
