NY, Dial, 1967. The author's uncommon first book, and his only novel--a military tale not unlike William Styron's book The Long March--a story of the peacetime military and the challenges to manhood and honor that its rigid code of morals creates. Dubus was once quoted as saying that after he wrote this novel someone introduced him to Chekhov's short stories, and he threw away the manuscript of what was to be his next novel and began writing short fiction--to become one of our most acclaimed and accomplished practitioners. This copy is stamped "Sale" on the front flyleaf, but is otherwise fine in a fine, price-clipped dust jacket with a tiny spot of rubbing on the rear panel.   [#013582] $575

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