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Mandala
A Novel of India
by Pearl S. Buck
ISBN: 1559210370
ISBN-13: 9781559210379
Format: Paperback
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Summary
A novel about the attraction between East and West, as well as a quest in search of the Lama in the Himalayas.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Moyer Bell Ltd
Published date: 1995
Size: 5.5 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.85 pounds
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Mandala: A Novel of India
Buck, Pearl S
Moyer Bell, 1995. 1st thus. Softcover. VG. Laminate wrinkling on cover. Minor wear.. 10th book in the series Oriental Novels of Pearl S. Buck. Novel is about Jagat, an Indian prince, who loses his titles and most of his wealth in India's political upheaval. He turns his palace into a luxury hotel. ESP, reincarnation, mysticism and spirits are very real and are part of their daily lives. Heavy book may require more postage. Trade Paperback ( more information) Offered by Old Goat Books (Canada)
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Mandala: A Novel of India
Buck, Pearl S
2004. Kartoniert / Broschiert. ( more information) Offered by Bides - Books - Germany (Germany)
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Mandala: A Novel of India (Buck, Pearl S. Oriental Novels of Pearl S. Buck, 10th,) (Qty: 5)
Pearl S. Buck
Moyer Bell, 1995-02. 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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