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A View from the Inland Northwest
Everyday Life in America
by Stephen J. Lyons
ISBN: 0762730528
ISBN-13: 9780762730520
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Published date: 2004
Size: 5.25 x 7.25 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Pages: 185
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A View from the Inland Northwest: Everyday Life in America (View From)
Stephen J. Lyons
Globe Pequot, 2004-09-01. First. Hardcover. Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks) , in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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Stephen J. Lyons
Globe Pequot, 2004-09-01. First. Hardcover. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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A View from the Inland Northwest : Everyday Life in America (View From)
Stephen J. Lyons
Globe Pequot. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket; .. 2004. Hardcover. Book is new and unread. Yellow remainder mark bottom. DJ has minor rubbing. ; 0.89 x 7.26 x 5.2 Inches; 204 pages; <div>With sensitivity, compassion, and grace, author Stephen J. Lyons brings us into the lives of the loggers, chaplains, artists, migrant workers, and others who live their lives in the wide open spaces west of the Continental Divide. <br></div> . ( more information) Offered by BookNest (United States)
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A View from the Inland Northwest
Lyons, Stephen J
Globe Pequot Press, 2004-09-01. Hardcover. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information) Offered by BookCloseouts.com (Canada)
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A view from the Inland Northwest; everyday life in America
Lyons, Stephen J
Globe Pequot Press, 2004. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Lyons (Landscape of the Heart, 1996) shares a brief geography lesson, his and others' observations of nature, and personal essays assembled from decades of living in what he calls the Inland Northwest: eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, northern Idaho, and northwest Montana. He features independent-minded animal lovers, artists, clergy, loggers, and ranchers "who like salmon swimming against the current, hold onto a textured life." The last story centers on the author's decision to return to his native Illinois. (©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) ( more information) Offered by Gulls Nest Books (United States)
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A View from the Inland Northwest: Everyday Life in America
Lyons, Stephen J
Guilford: Globe Pequot Press, 2004. A clean, crisp and unmarked copy. xii, 185 pp. Dust jacket in new mylar cover. "In A View from the Inland Northwest, noted author Stephen Lyons shares his gift for recounting the moments and experiences that make up this wondrous thing we call 'everyday life.' Casting a sharp yet sensitive eye on the Inland Northwest and its inhabitants, Lyons brings to life the feisty, independent people who live there and celebrates the region’s magical natural landscape.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 12mo. ( more information) Offered by Turn-The-Page Books - Susan Blake and Peter Kohler, Booksellers (United States)
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A View from the Inland Northwest: Everyday Life in America (View From)
Lyons, Stephen J
Globe Pequot. Hardcover. 0762730528 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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