OLD FISH HAWK

by Mitchell F Jayne ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 19, 1969

Fish Hawk is, indeed, old and almost as tired as this story which never rises above the maudlin sentimental. He's the last Osage Indian in a town that only respects him for his way with animals. Fish Hawk aims to find the land of his forebears (his father had left him to learn white man's ways) but he's waylaid first by a rampaging bear; then a kindly family, in particular young Corby who hopes to emulate him; and finally by a mad boar that kills Fish Hawk's only friend, the town half-wit. Fish Hawk and Corby set out to gun down the boar but find that they can't, out of pity, because the poor thing has gone blind. Finally Fish Hawk rides into the sunset leaving a wistful Corby. . . sigh!

Pub Date: Jan. 19, 1969

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Lippincott

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1969

Categories: FICTION