An American Childhood
by Annie Dillard
ISBN: 0816144915
ISBN-13: 9780816144914
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Dillard's autobiography is an exuberant account of growing up in 1950s Pittsburgh in a wealthy and accomplished family. Dillard conveys in polished prose the sheer joy of being young, smart, and passionately observant in a world she sees as endlessly fascinating.
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"Annie Dillard is one of Blake's company. She may or may not see auras-but she invariably sees something beyond what is just there." -- Noel Perrin
-- New York Times Book Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Thorndike Pr
Published date: 1988
Publisher's Notes
A moving and vivid recollection of the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors childhood in Pittsburgh in the 1950s conveys the keen mind and sense of adventure with which she experienced relatives, neighbors, nature, friends, and changes.
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An American Childhood (G K Hall Large Print Book Series)
Annie Dillard
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Softly worn around edges and corners. Binding slightly loose. Some small stains on inside of back cover. Mylar over dustjacket. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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An American Childhood (G.K. Hall Large Print Book Series)
Annie Dillard
G K Hall & Co. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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AN AMERICAN CHILDHOOD (Large Print)
Dillard, Annie
Boston, MA: G. K. Hall & Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. Hardcover. ISBN: 0816144915. This is a hardcover book in a dust jajcket. The book is tight, bright, and very clean. There is a small spot on the back cover, possible a binding spot. There are no marks or writing. The dust jacket is equally crisp and clean, but with a faint touch of edge and corner wear. Price clipped. This book has been well cared for. ; 8vo; 396 pages. ( more information) Offered by Books Maps Prints More (United States)
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An American Childhood
Dillard, Annie
Thorndike Pr . Used - Very Good. Condition: Previously read, moderate to light wear.; bkcs ( more information) Offered by Magers and Quinn Booksellers (United States)
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An American Childhood
Dillard, Annie
Thorndike, Maine, U.S.A.: G K Hall & Co, 1988 large print, retired library book, may have usual library markings, . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by Midwest Book Company (United States)
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