I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven, 1st edition, 1967, Dust cover

$145.00

I Heard the Owl Call My Name is a best-selling 1967 novel by Margaret Craven. The book tells the story of a young Anglican priest named Mark Brian who, unbeknownst to him, has not long to live. He learns about the meaning of life when he is to be sent to a First nations in British Columbia.
As a collectible item, this book holds historical and cultural significance, making it a valuable addition to any book collection focusing on Native American literature or works by Margaret Craven.
I heard the Owl Call My Name – This is the first edition, published by Clarke Irwin Toronto, in 1967 – but it wasn’t until 1973 when published by an American publisher that it was released to wide acclaim and reached #1 on the NY TImes best sellers list. It was adapted to by CBS as a TV movie in 1973. 
The book is in excellent condition – but the dust cover has some wear issues as seen in the photos.