The Umbrella Tree
by Rose Zwi
ISBN: 0140134107
ISBN-13: 9780140134100
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Penguin USA
Published date: 1991
Size: 5 x 7.75 inches
Weight: 0.25 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Examines the lives and experiences of three generations of Blacks and whites during the time of the children's revolt in Soweto, South Africa, in 1976
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The Umbrella Tree
Rose Zwi
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991-04-02. Paperback. G- Used remainder copy,some high. ( more information) Offered by Quality Music and Books (United States)
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THE UMBRELLA TREE
Zwi, Rose
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991. Very Good+ Appears unread. Pages yellowing. Remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by Julian Brogi, Bookseller (United States)
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The umbrella tree
Rose Zwi
Penguin Books, 1990. Paperback. New. ( more information) Offered by Live Oak Books (United States)
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The Umbrella Tree
Zwi, Rose
Ringwood, Australia: Penguin, 1990. (1st edition). Paperback. FINE. "Prize winning novel of the black and white struggle against Apartheid." As new/gift quality! Bookstore stamp on title page. ISBN: 0140134107. ( more information) Offered by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange (United States)
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The Umbrella Tree
Zwi Rose
UK: Penguin Books, 1990. 104 pp, previous owner's inscription and stamps on introduction page. Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by DEE WHY BOOKS (Australia)
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