New York: Viking Press, 1959.. 8vo., 341 pp., Very Good, White & Orange Cloth, Dust Jacket with losses at head of spine, small tears, sun-fading, staining, rubbing, & edge wear; some stains on edges of text block; shelf wear. Former owner's signature on FFEP. First Edition.

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Saul Bellow evokes all the rich colors and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this acclaimed comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson’s awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life win him the admiration of the tribe—but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. A hilarious, often ribald story, Henderson the Rain King is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.

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Bookseller: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16-2404
Title: Henderson The Rain King.
Author: Bellow, Saul
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Viking Press, 1959.
Bookseller catalogs: Literature & Linguistics;

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