PIERS ANTHONY

TATHAM MOUND

Morrow (1991) 1st edition, 1st printing

CONDITION:  book is VERY GOOD or better, although there is a large stain (but very light) on back cover (see photo #4); jacket is GOOD or better, with some shelfwear.  NOT ex-library.  No markings.

On his first raid the boy Hotfoot's arrow ripped through the Cale warrior's neck, unleashing his inflamed soul into the night. Thus the boy Hotfoot, maimed by a returning arrow, would begin his life's adventure as "Throat Shot."  . . . . Tatham Mound is a poignant vision of the Spanish Conquest for the Indian viewpoint, a chronicle of a lost culture, brimming with the lore, the achievements, and the courage of an utterly vanished American tribe. [For the missing middle of this description, see photo #3.]

Commentaries on line:

This has been a favorite book of mine since it first came out.  . . . Much of it is conjecture, because cultures have died out, but by extrapolating what is known from other cultures and artifacts gleaned from sites, Anthony has managed to flesh out a story that follows the life of one man, as well as the last days of an entire people.

Honestly, I had only read Anthony's Xanth series before sitting down to this, so I was surprised at how well he does a historical fiction piece. Very well written, and a subject that should matter to everyone, it's a touching story of struggle, and growing.

This is one awesome book! I read it over 10 years ago and it still stays with me.

Really engaging read. I read the Xanthe novels while in high school and swore off Piers Anthony when I "grew up." I am so glad I dropped that judgment and picked this book up. It is a well told tale, that kept me interested without going over the top. This book would probably be a good teacher from those who don't know what really happened when Europeans came to this "new world."

I picked up this book at a community books sale and had to have it. initially I thought it was a Xanth novel. in reality it is part fantasy, part mythology and part historical fiction and I couldn't be more happy. Piers Anthony is a brilliant writer and this is the best book I've read by him.

Way too sexual! If you loved The Magic of Xanth series, as I did, this isn't fit for your kids:

This was one of the best books I've ever read. This is more of an historical fiction and has little to nothing to do with magic or science fiction which is what Anthony typically writes.

This work of historical fiction is beautifully told. I gave it five stars because it stands out. An enjoyable book with staying power. I think it will be worth the shelf space years from now.