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Warrior of the Altaii / Robert Jordan.
"The watering holes of the Plain are drying up, the fearsome fanghorn grow more numerous, and bad omens abound. Wulfgar, a leader of the Altaii people, must contend with twin queens, warlords, prophets, and magic in hopes of protecting his people and securing their future. Elspeth, a visitor from another world, holds the answers, but first Wulfgar must learn to ask the right questions. But what if the knowledge that saves the Altaii will also destroy them?"-- Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250247650
- Physical Description: 352 pages : colour maps ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York : Tor Fantasy, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Tom Doherty Associates book." Maps on endpapers. |
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| Subject: | Droughts > Fiction. Imaginary places > Fiction. Queens > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. |
Available copies
- 17 of 18 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Smithers Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithers Public Library | F JOR (Text) | 35101011038283 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2020 January #1
Originally written in 1978, this posthumously published novel opens a window into Jordan's early career and foreshadows some of the world building and characters that live in his best-selling Wheel of Time series, which began with The Eye of the World (1990). Wulfgar is a leader of the Altaii, a proud and fierce horse people who thrive on the vast, sandy plains. When the nearby city of Lanta poses a threat, and the changing environment of the Plain grows less friendly, Wulfgar must find a way for his people to survive. The twin queens of Lanta, however, have designs on Wulfgar and want to subjugate him for their own evil purposes. It's a simple, straightforward heroic fantasy reminiscent of Jordan's early work as an author of Conan novels in the 1980s. There are prophecies, visions, and epic battles, but the appeal of the story is the glimpse into the past of a writer at the beginning of his career. Harriet P. McDougal, Jordan's wife and editor, offers a touching and entertaining foreword about the origin of the book and, incidentally, the beginnings of their relationship. Copyright 2020 Booklist Reviews.
