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The Lucky
by H. Lee Barnes
ISBN: 0874175399
ISBN-13: 9780874175394
Format: Paperback
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Summary
THE LUCKY has as its background the casinos (the Lucky is one of them) and nightlife of Las Vegas in the '50s and '60s. The story follows young Peter Elkins, who is the ward of a flashy casino owner-a man named Willy Bobbins who hopes Peter-unlike the rest of Willy's disreputable offspring-will choose the path of respectability. Instead, Peter is a thief and a killer, and his only dreams are of being a cowboy.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Univ of Nevada Pr
Published date: 2003
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Pages: 416
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The Lucky (Western Literature Series)
H. Lee Barnes
University of Nevada Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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The Lucky
Barnes, H. Lee
University of Nevada Press, 2003. ex-library copy with stamps and a label but no card or damaged pages; a little rubbing on laminate reinforced cover; light center crease and small twist of solid spine; stamps and light edge soiling of very decent pages; a few early pp have a light wrinkle area which may or may not be from moisture exposure as there is no stain. Trade Paperback. Good. Ex-Library. ( more information)
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The Lucky
Barnes, H. Lee
Reno: Nevada, 2003 First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. ( more information)
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The Lucky: (A Novel) (Western Literature Series)
H. Lee Barnes
University of Nevada Press, 2003-08-01. Paperback. Good. BIND: paperback. ED: ex-library, DJ: [none], some shelf wear, library stickers. COVER: [good], clean, straight. SPINE: [good], tight, straight. PAGES: [good], clean, straight, unmarked except for typical library identifiers. KRC ( more information)
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The Lucky: (A Novel) (Western Literature Series)
H. Lee Barnes
University of Nevada Press, 2003-08-01. Paperback. Good. BIND: paperback. ED: ex-library, DJ: [none], some shelf wear, library stickers. COVER: [good], clean, straight. SPINE: [good], tight, straight. PAGES: [good], clean, straight, unmarked except for typical library identifiers. KRC ( more information)
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THE LUCKY
Barnes, H. Lee
Univ. Of Nevada Pr., 2003. First Edition. Signed by Author. SIGNED in person, a fine trade paperback book. This novel relates the lives of Willy Bobbins, an interesting casino owner and rancher and an orphan he is taking care of, Peter Elkins. The American West is the colorful setting for this tale of ranches, casinos and Vietnam in the last half of the twentieth century. The people in the book are searching for identity and a better life even though the latter seems to be out of their grasp. A evocative, worthwhile read.. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. SIGNED, FICTION, TRADE PAPERBACK 0-87417-539-9 MYSTERIES PLUS SIGNED BOOKS CATALOGUE. ( more information)
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The Lucky
Barnes, H. Lee
Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.: Univ of Nevada Pr, 2003 Inscribed to the previous owner.Unread copy.. Signed by Author. Trade Paperback. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. ( more information)
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The Lucky (Western Literature Series)
H. Lee Barnes
University of Nevada Press, 01-Aug-2003. Paperback. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081016012623G ( more information)
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The Lucky (Western Literature Series) (Qty: 2)
H. Lee Barnes
University of Nevada Press. Good used copy. May include highlighting/writing and some completed exercises. May be missing dust cover and cover shows some signs of wear. 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.. ( more information)
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