Signed by best selling author Leon Uris, a privately printed and limited first edition brown leather hardbound book, gilt decoration and gilt edge pages published by The Franklin Library, 1984 . Like new condition. Title : THE HAJ with special written message from the author describing the premise of his non fiction historical novel. Leon Uris is a best seller novelist of Jewish descent. The Book The Haj is based on his time in Palestine where he lived for 1 year after the WW before entering the United States. The Haj tells the story of Haj Ibrahim as he tries to lead and protect his village in the time leading up to and following the rebirth of Israel. He is forced to grapple with the growing tensions between the Arabs and the Jews in the Middle East and struggle for survival as refugees amidst the raging war. The Haj became a New York Times bestselling story. Book Measures approx. 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 in.Leon Uris signed Book The Haj, Autographed book by author Leon Uris, signed book, collectible book, limited edition book, American author, American literature, home library collection, Middle Eastern History, non fictional historical novel of Palestine, middle eastern politics novel, Arab- Jewish Conflict history book, Palestinian Jewish Refugee plight, Israelica, Judaica, Hebraica, 3Shelf