The Tale of the Nisan Shamaness by Nowak and Durrant 1977 First Edition HC DJ

Item Details: Title - The Tale of the Nisan Shamaness: A Manchu Folk Epic; Author - Nowak and Durrant; Publisher - University of Washington Press; Copyright - 1977; Edition - First Edition. Condition: The book is in good shape with some rubbing and sunning on the cover. The dust jacket is acceptable, having soiling, edge wear, and small tears. There's mild shelf and edge wear, with light rounding and scuffing on edges, corners, and spine ends. There's light foxing and soiling on the text block, but readability isn't affected. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean.

This book is a great read for those interested in Manchu folk epics. To use it, simply sit back, relax, and start reading the fascinating story. When handling the book, be gentle to avoid further wear on the cover and dust jacket. To maintain it, store it in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight to prevent more sunning. You can also use a bookend to keep it upright and prevent any additional edge or spine wear. If there's any dust on the book, you can gently wipe it off with a soft cloth.