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Under the Devil's Thumb
by David Gessner
ISBN: 0816519242
ISBN-13: 9780816519248
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Univ of Arizona Pr Published date: 1999 Size: 6.25 x 8 inches Weight: 0.65 pounds Pages: 213
Publisher's Notes
Gessner first moved to Colorado in the wake of a bout with cancer. Combining memoir with nature and travel writing, this young New Englander takes readers on a joyous quest to discover the mysteries of the western landscape and the landscape of the soul as well.
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Under the Devil's Thumb
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University of Arizona Press. Used - Very Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 1999. Paperback. Very Good condition, showing little signs of wear. fff. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Gessner, David
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.: University of Arizona Press, 1999. Spine lean, corner bumps, some orange stains over the upc(sticker residue I believe), and other light to moderate shopwear. . Edition Unstated. Trade Paperback. Very Good-/As issued No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by John R. Belliveau Bookseller (United States)
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University of Arizona Press. PAPERBACK. 0816519242 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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