In the fourth book of the chronicles of Prydain, Taran, hoping to win the hand of Princess Eilonwy, sets off with Gurgi to discover his birthright and the truth about himself.

Originally published: Austin, Texas: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1967. Printed 2011 by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Cover art copyright 2006 by David Wyatt. "Square Fish and the Square Fish logo are trademarks of Macmillan and are used by Henry Holt and Company under license from Macmillan"--Title page verso. Includes sneak peek at The high king, book 5 of The chronicles of Prydain.