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The Undying West
A Chronicle of Montana's Camas Prairie
by Carlene Cross
ISBN: 1555914322
ISBN-13: 9781555914325
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Fulcrum Pub
Published date: 1999
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Pages: 225
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The Undying West: A Chronicle of Montana's Camas Prairie
Carlene Cross
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 solid and tight. Creasing on covers and some pages. Purchasing this item supports the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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The Undying West: A Chronicle of Montana's Camas Prairie
Carlene Cross
Fulcrum Publishing. 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) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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The Undying West : Stories from Montana's Camas Prairie
Cross, Carlene
Golden, CO, U.S.A.: Fulcrum Publishing, 1999 Square copy, minor use, Carefully Packaged. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Prospero's Fine Books (United States)
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The Undying West : Stories from Montana's Camas Prairie
Cross, Carlene
Golden, CO, U.S.A.: Fulcrum Publishing, 1999. "(The Undying West is) longitudinal longing in the most searching sense...(It) speaks to any of us who ponder our grass roots history." - Ivan Doig. First Edition. Soft Cover. Nr. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Book Faire (United States)
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THE UNDYING WEST
Cross, Carlene
Fulcrum, 99. ISBN:1-55591-432-2. First Edition. Signed by Author. SIGNED in person, a fine trade paperback book. "The undying West" is a touching chronicle of past and present life on Montana's western Camas Prairie. Cross captures the spirit of Montana's people and its history in an enthusiastic and humorous style.. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Soft cover. NON-FICTION, TRADE PAPERBACK MYSTERIES PLUS SIGNED BOOKS CATALOGUE 1-55591-432-2 PAPERBACKS. ( more information) Offered by Mysteries Plus (United States)
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The Undying West: a Chronicle of Montana's Camas Prairie
Cross, Carlene (INSCRIBED)
Golden: Fulcrum Publishing, 1999. 1st printing. Fine. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, xiv, 226 p., photos, illus, maps, notes, index, 8vo wraps; ( more information) Offered by Barbarossa Books Ltd. (United States)
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The Undying West: A Chronicle of Montana's Camas Prairie
Cross, Carlene
Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing, 1999. First Thus. paperback. Good+/No Jacket. Signed by Author. Small crease on front lower corner. Light edge wear and rubbing. Signed by author on title page. ISBN: 1555914322. ( more information) Offered by Adventures Underground (United States)
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The Undying West: A Chronicle of Montana's Camas Prairie
Cross, Carlene
Fulcrum Publishing. Paperback. 1555914322 Excellent condition, paperback 1999, signed by author, no marks, great cover, readit VG+ . New. 9/1/1999. ( more information) Offered by Agora Bookstore (United States)
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The Undying West
Cross, Carlene
Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing, 1999 Soft Cover. As New/As New. First Edition. Private Press. Signed by Author. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN: 1-55591-432-2. 226 pages. This book deserves a spot in the libraries of every Western Americana enthusiast. Her memoirs are brightened by her delightful sense of humor. The painstaking research, documentation and easy writing style provide valuable insight into eras past.. Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover. ( more information) Offered by River Run Books (United States)
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Carlene Cross
Fulcrum Publishing, 1999-09. Paperback. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Ship from CA, IN, PA, OR, TN and FL. Over 600,000 CD/DVD, Books and bibles. Free tracking with every order. ( more information) Offered by *** www.HarvardBooksellers.com *** (United States)
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