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Measure of Her Powers
An M. F. K. Fisher Reader
by M. F. K. Fisher ; Dominique Gioia
ISBN: 1582430314
ISBN-13: 9781582430317
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A generous selection from the work of M. F. K. Fisher, one of America's most revered writers on food, wine, and the good life.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Perseus Books Group
Published date: 1999
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.68 pounds
Pages: 411
Publisher's Notes
M.F.K. Fisher is a perennial literary favorite. Her evolution from an uncertain young woman to a feisty elder with opinions about everything continues to fascinate readers who understand the complexities of life's hungers.
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"Measure of Her Powers: An M. F. K. Fisher Reader
Fisher, M. F. K.; Gioia
Ex-Public Library. COVERS AND PAGE CORNERS SHOW SOME WEAR. SOME MARKS AND STAINS ON OUTER EDGES. TEXT IS GREAT. Library stamps & stickers. SAVE A TREE-BUY USED! ! ( more information) Offered by PACIFIC TRAIL BOOKS (United States)
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Measure of Her Powers: An M. F. K. Fisher Reader
Fisher, M. F. K.; Gioia, Dominique
Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Counterpoint, 1999. Hardback with dust jacket. Very Good with dampstaining to head of spine and top edges of boards affecting verso of jacket but does not affect text block in a Very Good dust jacket that has some edgewear.. ( more information) Offered by Oblivion Books (United States)
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The M. F. K. Fisher Reader
Fisher, M. F. K.; Gioia, Dominique (editor)
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Basic Books, 1999. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Previous Owner Signature. ( more information) Offered by Tommy's Book Shelf (United States)
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