Vintage, hardcover, First Edition of The American, by Howard Fast, copyright 1946, printed in The United States of America, American book-Stratford press, Inc., New York. The American is a novel which tells the story of John Peter Atgeld of Illinois, a latter-day Lincoln, who sacrificed money, health & political power to become the champion of democracy & the foe of greed & corruption -Goodreads.com Approximately 8.25 x 5.75 x 1.25. Red hardcover with slight wearing and discoloration, no damage to pages. Vintage American literature, The American by Howard Fast, Howard Fast, reading material, vintage books, hardcover books, American literature, literature, library accessories, bookshelves, novels, American novels. 12