The Wishing Bone Cycle. Narrative Poems from the Swampy Cree Indians. Gathered and Translated by.
by NORMAN, Howard. Pre-face by Jerome Rothenberg
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Tamworth, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Stonehill Publishing Company, (1976). First edition. Octavo, reddish-brown boards, pp. xi, 180; illustrated. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, slightly darkened along spine and edges, light soliling, and a small chip to the upper edge of the front panel..
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- Bookseller
- Robert Wright Books, ABAC / ILAB
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14570
- Title
- The Wishing Bone Cycle. Narrative Poems from the Swampy Cree Indians. Gathered and Translated by.
- Author
- NORMAN, Howard. Pre-face by Jerome Rothenberg
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York: Stonehill Publishing Company, (1976). First edition.
- Keywords
- LITM-Z
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry; Native American Literature;
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Robert Wright Books, ABAC / ILAB
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About the Seller
Robert Wright Books, ABAC / ILAB
Biblio member since 2006
Tamworth, Ontario
About Robert Wright Books, ABAC / ILAB
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