Published by Harper & Row, New York, 1967
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
xii, [2 (blank)], 111, [3 (blank)] pp. 8vo. Hoffer "was an American moral and social philosopher. He was the author of ten books and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in February 1983. His first book, The True Believer (1951), was widely recognized as a classic, receiving critical acclaim from both scholars and laymen, although Hoffer believed that The Ordeal of Change (1963) was his finest work. The Eric Hoffer Book Award is an international literary prize established in his honor. Berkeley College awards an annual literary prize named jointly for Hoffer." [Wiki] Here, the philosophic longshoreman offer essays ranging from the 'Negro Revolution' to 'Automation & Technology'. VG (slight lean/spotting to top edge)/VG (age-toning/chipping). Hardback. Yellow topstain. Dust jacket 1st edition. INSCRIBED PRESENTATION copy, SIGNED as "Eric". Signed.