First edition of The Bordeaux Narrative by Harold Courlander, published by the University of New Mexico Press in 1990. A literary novel rooted in Haitian history and folklore, blending realism with spiritual and supernatural elements drawn from Vodou tradition. Courlander, best known for his anthropological and ethnographic work, brings deep cultural knowledge to this atmospheric narrative. Issued in illustrated paper covers over red cloth boards, with the original translucent printed wrapper present. A strong crossover title for collectors of Caribbean literature, African diaspora studies, and literary ethnography.

Author. Harold Courlander.

Publisher. University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque.

Year. 1990.

Special attributes, first edition stated, original illustrated wrapper, red cloth boards, ISBN 0-8263-0915-1.

Topic. Caribbean literature, cultural fiction.

Subject. Haiti, Vodou, folklore, historical fiction.

Keywords. Harold Courlander, The Bordeaux Narrative, Haiti fiction, Vodou literature, Caribbean novel, UNM Press, first edition.

Condition. Very good. Clean interior pages, solid binding. Wrapper present with light handling wear. Boards clean and bright. No writing or marks noted.