Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Sword of Shannara : Paperback : Random House USA Inc : 9780345314253 : 0345314255 : 22 Dec 1999 : The first book in Brooks' classic, bestselling fantasy series is being repackaged and released to coincide with publication of the new hardcover, "The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch". In this story, the wars of the ancient Evil have destroyed the world. It's up to half-elfin Shea Ohmssford, the last of the line of Shannara heirs, to fight the Warlock Lord with the Sword of Shannara.