Tight and almost square with flat spine (bottom is square, top has slight tilt.) Back cover has moderate wear - mostly on left side. Age tanning is mild to moderate and uniform. No stamps, marks or writing.

An episodic or "fix-up" novel based on 5 pieces from 1972-77. Of these, novella "With the Bentfin Boomer Boys on Little Old New Alabama" was a Nebula nominee, novelet "After the Dreamtime" was a Hugo nominee, and story "Sail the Tide of Mourning" was nominated for both awards. The remaining 2 stories are: "Our Own Little Mardi Gras" and "The Bentfin Boomer Girl Comes Through."