Very good condition: light wear on cover; pages unmarked; some age-toning. ISBN 0671555022
The Man Who Killed the Deer by Frank Waters is a 1949 novel following Martiniano, a Pueblo Indian caught between his traditional culture and the white man's world. After illegally killing a deer, he faces alienation, spiritual turmoil, and a journey toward redemption, blending themes of cultural conflict, identity, and the sacredness of Native lands.
Martiniano, having attended a government boarding school, is estranged from his Pueblo community, refusing to fully conform to their ways while not belonging to white society either. The titular act—killing a deer on government land out of season—sets off a chain of misfortune and deep guilt, forcing Martiniano to seek spiritual peace.
