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| 2119 |
Lane, Harlan |
The Wild Boy of Aveyron |
Harvard 1976, appears as 1st ed, bibliog, notes, index, 351pp, minor dj edge tears w/sm chips top dj spine, else fine |
5.00 |
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"The dramatic account of a wild boy of nature and a young French doctor who shaped the modern education of retarded, deaf, and preschool children." |
| 2120 |
Lane, Harlan &
Pillard, Richard |
The Wild Boy of Burundi: A Study of an Outcast Child (Illus) |
Random House 1978, 1st ed, index, 188pp, 2-pg publication notice w/pics of auth laid in, minor dj edge wear, else vy fine |
4.50 |
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"The fascinating account of a scientific expedition to Africa to investigate reports of a modern-day feral child." |
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| 2073 |
Leary, Timothy |
Changing My Mind, Among Others |
Prentice-Hall 1982, 1st ed, 274pp, fine |
30.00 |
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"Timothy Leary's personally selected excerpts from his own lifetime writings, putting each one in its real-life context. Dr. Leary offers 25 years' worth of essays, chapters, and transcripts reflecting his eclectic views on nature and man." |
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| 2078 |
Lecaldano, Paolo (ed) |
The Complete Paintings of Picasso (Blue & Rose Periods) |
Abrams 1968, 12¼ x 9½", in publisher's orig mylar dj, bibliog, appendx, indexes, 119pp, fr cvr & spine sl sun faded, else fine |
30.00 |
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Pablo Picasso's work from the so-called Blue (1901-1904) and Rose (1904-1906) periods. 64 pgs color + 419 b&w illustrations. |
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| 2093 |
Levine, Mark L. |
Negotiating a Book Contract:
A Guide for Authors, Agents and Lawyers |
Moyer Bell Ltd 1988, QP, ed nt stated, 5½ x 8½", index, 90pp, vy fine |
7.50 |
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A thin volume, but covers the essentials on deadlines, satisfactory manuscripts, publication, copyright, advances, royalties, rights, options, and more. |
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| 2115 |
Malcolm, Andrew H. |
This Far and No More |
Times Books 1987, 1st ed, 247pp, dj sl curled at top edge, else, vy fine |
3.50 |
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"Facing a slow painful end, Emily Bauer, a 40 year old woman diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), saw only one way out. With the promise of her husband's help, she made the most important decision of her life. The first book to address candidly, at the most human level, all the realities of today's negotiated deaths and the challenge facing those who, with their loved ones, take death into their own hands." (From the jacket). |
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| 2052 |
Masters, William H &
Johnson, Virginia et.al. |
Crisis: Heterosexual Behavior in the Age of AIDS |
Grove Press 1988, BC, appdx, notes, index, 243pp, vy fine |
2.50 |
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The world's foremost sex researchers reveal the results of the first nationwide study documenting the spread of Aids virus among heterosexual American adults. |
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| 2052 |
Maugham, W. Somerset |
The Summing Up |
Literary Guild 1938, BC, 310pp, dj corners trimmed with numerous small chips & tears along dj edges, else good |
3.50 |
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"Not an autobiography nor a book of recollections, but the brilliant and provocative summing-up of a great author's - W. Somerset Maugham - views on life and art." |
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| 2064 |
McConkey, James |
Court of Memory |
Dutton 1983, 1st ed, 338pp, fine+ |
6.50 |
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James McConkey's well received, autobiographical wandering through the 20th century. Originally published in shorter form as Crossroads in 1968. |
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| 2074 |
McKuen, Rod |
Suspension Bridge (Poetry) |
Harper & Row 1984, 1st ed, 154pp, vy fine |
4.50 |
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The perennially popular poet, Rod McKuen's, collection combines lyrics of love and romance with a multilayered mystical perspective on life, the land, and personal history and includes nearly a dozen sonnets. |
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| 2117 |
Merwin, W.S. |
Regions of Memory:
Uncollected Prose 1949-1982 |
Univ Illinois 1987, 1st ed, 361pp, vy fine |
9.50 |
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A volume of uncollected prose, including memoirs, fiction and essays, along with two previously unpublished pieces drawn from the Merwin Archive at the University of Illinois, and a revised and updated interview. Edited and with an Introduction by Ed Folsom and Cary Nelson. |
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| 2060 |
Middlehurst, Tony |
Harley-Davidson |
Mallard Press 1990, 1st ed, large "coffee table" format 10½ x 14½", 112pp, vy fine |
6.50 |
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Large format hardback, illustrated with full page color and b&w photographs in this tribute to one of the world's greatest motorcycles. |
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| 2026 |
Miller, Henry |
Opus Pistorum |
Grove 1983, 1st ed thus, 288pp, top corners vy sl bumped, else vy fine |
6.50 |
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The famous Depression Era dollar a page sexual odyssey through the Paris that Henry Miller knew at first hand. Originally written in 1941 this appears to be the first hard cover edition. |
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| 2082 |
Naipaul, Shiva |
Journey to Nowhere:
A New World Tragedy |
Simon & Shuster 1981, 1st ed US, in mylar cover, index, bibliog, 336pp, nr fine |
3.50 |
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Shiva Naipaul's wide ranging study of relgious cults, focusing on The People's Temple and the Jonestown tragedy. Previously published as Black and White (UK). |
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| 2066 |
Neruda, Pablo |
Passions and Impressions
Margaret S. Peden (tr) |
Farrar, Straus, Giroux 1983, 1st ed US, 396pp, vy fine |
19.50 |
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Sequel to, and enlargement on, Pablo Neruda's Memoirs, containing a lifetime of travel, friendships and enmities, exile and homecoming, loss and discovery. Spans his life from early prose poems anticipating his first collection of poetry, to the speech delivered on the occassion of his acceptance of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Edited by Matilde Neruda & Miguel Otero Silva. Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden. |
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| 2075 |
O'Neill, Eugene |
Complete Plays (3 vols) |
Library of America 1988, 3 separate slip cased volumes, vy fine |
48.50 |
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Vol 1: 1913~1920 (1104pp): Bound for Cardiff, In the Zone, Ile, The Long Voyage Home, The Moon of the Caribbees, The Rope, Where the Cross Is Made, Beyond the Horizon, The Dreamy Kid, The Straw, Gold, Anna Christie, The Emperor Jones. Vol 2: 1920~1931(1092pp): Diff'rent, The First Man, The Hairy Ape, The Fountain, Welded, All God's Chillun Got Wings, Desire Under the Elms, Marco Millions, The Great God Brown, Lazurus Laughed, Strange Interlude, Dynamo, Mourning Becomes Electra. Vol 3: 1932~1943 (1007pp): Ah, Wilderness, A Touch of the Poet, Long Day's Journey into Night, Hugbie, & More Stately Mansions. |
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| 2097 |
O'Rourke, P.J. |
Holidays in Hell |
Atlantic Monthly Press 1988, 3rd pr, 257pp, vy fine |
3.50 |
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Subtitled, "In Which Our Intrepid Reporter Travels to the World's Worst Places and Asks 'What's Funny About This?' An unconventional travel book in which the author gives bitterly hilarious reports from unpromising places, such as Seoul, Lebanon, El Salvador, South Africa and Northern Ireland. |
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Orwell, George |
A Collection of Essays |
Harvest/HBJ n.d., PB, 8th pr, 316pp, vy fine |
2.75 |
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Fourteen essays covering a broad range of material during all periods of George Orwell's life. Originally published in 1946. |
| 2031 |
Orwell, George |
Homage to Catalonia |
Harvest/HBJ n.d., QP, 14th pr, 5¼ x8", 232pp, spine sun faded, else vy fine |
4.00 |
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An account of Orwell's reporting and personal involvement in the Spanish Civil War (1936-37). Originally published in 1938. |
| 2032 |
Orwell, George |
The Lost Writings
(Ed. by William J. West) |
Arbor House 1985, 1st ed US, index, 304pp, 35mm razor cut front dj, else fine |
10.00 |
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A radical and important reinterpretation of a formative period of Orwell's life and work (early 1940s), based upon extensive essays, radio programs, letters and other material found in the archives of the BBC. Previously published as Orwell: The War Broadcasts (UK). |
| 2033 |
Orwell, George |
The Road to Wigan Pier |
Harvest/HBJ n.d., QP, 9th pr, 5¼ x8", 232pp, spine sl sun faded, else vy fine |
4.00 |
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A documentary on socialism in England in the 1930s, based upon Orwell's personal experiences. Originally published in 1937. |
| 2034 |
Orwell, George |
Shooting an Elephant and Other Essays |
Harcourt Brace n.d., 7th pr, RM, in mylar cvr, 200pp, fine |
15.00 |
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Essays written between 1931-1949, including "Lear, Tolstoy and the Fool," "Politics vs. Literature," "Reflections on Gandhi," "Politics and the English Language," "A Hanging," and "How the Poor Die." Originally published in 1950. |
| 2035 |
Orwell, George |
The War Commentaries
(Ed. by William J. West) |
Pantheon 1986, 1st ed US, index, 253pp, vy fine |
13.50 |
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"...The lost texts of Orwell's radio commentaries on WW II: His week-by-week analysis of the crucial years of the war, offering a unique look at the propaganda battles waged by both sides." |
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Additional titles by George Orwell and about George Orwell |
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Perrin, Noel |
A Reader's Delight |
Univ Press of New England 1988, 2nd pr, 208pp, vy fine |
5.00 |
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Noel Perrin's wonderful collection of brief essays on books which he believes to have been unjustifiably neglected or forgotten. Great source of discovery for inveterate book-browsers! |
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Additional titles by this author |
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| 2081 |
Pike, Mary Ann et.al, (eds) |
Using the Internet 2nd Ed |
Que 1995, QP, 7¼ x 9" x 2" thick, 1241pp, vy fine |
5.00 |
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This is an older Internet guide that details every aspect of online activity. While there is still loads of useful information, it would perhaps serve better as a reference for the the history and evolution of the Internet as it includes such topics as Archie, WAIS, Gopher, and many others. Includes sealed NetCD (CD-ROM) featuring tools and utilities for every possible Internet task. |
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Poortvliet, Rien &
Huygen, Wil |
Gnomes (Illus) |
Abrams 1977, appears as 1st ed US, 8¾ x 12¼", 212pp, fine+ |
8.50 |
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"Treating his subject as Audubon might have treated a species of bird, with a twinkle in his eye, artist Poortvliet portrays Gnome families in their daily, actually nightly, activities, since Gnomes never leave their underground houses in daylight. A delight to the eye. Poortvliet is Holland's most popular illustrator, and filled with verbal fun, Gnomes will be a treat for the whole family. It is a book to show little ones, as a spoof of scientific studies for the sophisticate, and as a charming piece of made-up reality for every reader. Gnome subjects covered are: History, Legends, Housebuilding, Clothing, Courtship and Marriage, Physiology, Learn how Gnomes Tell Time, Animal Aid, Where Gnomes Go On Their Honeymoon. Beautifully done in full-color with hundreds of illustrations, maps, and diagrams." |
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Poortvliet, Rien &
Huygen, Wil |
Secrets of the Gnomes (Illus) |
Abrams 1982, appears as 1st ed US, 8¾ x 12¼", 200pp, fine+ |
8.50 |
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A continuation of the original work. |
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Raban, Jonathan |
For Love & Money:
A Writing Life, 1969-1989 |
Harper & Row 1989, 1st ed, 344pp, vy fine |
4.50 |
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Best known for his travel writing, Jonathan Raban has also been a teacher and critic, and in these recollections covering 20 years he integrates selections from his book reviews and occasional pieces with autobiographical musings as "Shelleyblake." Widely read and traveled, he discourses on subjects as diverse as sailing, the literary life, Florida, childhood, London, playwriting. |
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Rinder, Walter |
Love is an Attitude (Poetry) |
Celestial Arts 1970, QP, 6th pr, 5½ x 8½", not paginated (~128pp), fine |
2.50 |
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Rinder, Walter |
This Time Called Life (Poetry) |
Celestial Arts 1971, QP, 2nd pr, 5½ x 8½", 160pp, fine |
2.50 |
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"Rinder's is a natural trip, relying on the only useful language known to man: the distillation of a universal plea for peace between men, and within them. His camera and pen reinforce the renaissance of our senses." J Schwebler. Both volumes illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. |
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Ringer, Robert |
Looking Out for #1 |
LA Book Corp 1977, appears as 1st ed, bibliog, gloss, index, 320pp, sm wrinkles top dj edge, else fine |
2.50 |
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"Ever since Winning Through Intimidation made pulishing history-- in a rags-to-riches climb from initial publisher rejection to #1 bestseller--men and women of all backgrounds have been clamoring for a book encompassing the total-life philosophy of 'the Tortoise.' Looking out for #1 is that book." "In page after page, Robert Ringer uses ideas like these to guide you on the most exciting and rewarding journey of your life. You will clearly understand how to get from where you are now to where you want to be--with friends, lovers, finances, and all other areas of your personal world." |
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Robertson, J. |
The Connoisseur's Guide to Beer (Illus) |
Green Hill 1983, QP, 2nd pr, 8½ x 11", index, 288pp, vy good |
3.50 |
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Describes over 1100 brands, offers a condensed history of beer, and distinguishes the varied types, rates and brews; illustrations of many the labels are inlcuded. This book is the standard reference on the subject. 1984 edition. |
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Rooney, Andy |
Pieces of My Mind |
Atheneum 1984, 1st ed, 255pp, several small dj tears, else vy good |
2.50 |
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132 essays on modern U.S. life and culture in the 1970s, collected from the newspaper column of the cranky '60 Minutes' commentator Andy Rooney. |
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| 2053 |
Sanford, John |
View From This Wilderness:
American Literature as History |
Capra Press 1977, appears as 1st ed, 184pp, 10mm dj tear top rear, else vy fine |
4.50 |
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John Sanford writes on American historical and literary figures from Columbus to Hemingway, presenting a pantheon of American personalities in mordant and memorable vignettes. Dubbed, "American Literature as History." |
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Shi, David E. (ed) |
In Search of the Simple Life:
American Voices, Past and Present (Illus) |
Gibbs Smith 1986, 1st ed, bibliog, 350pp, vy fine |
9.50 |
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Illuminates the rich heritage of simple living in the American experience. An anthology of original writings. |
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| 2098 |
Shilts, Randy |
And The Band Played On |
St Martins 1987, BC, notes, index, 630pp, vy fine |
3.50 |
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Subtitled. "Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic." A critical examination of how AIDS became the most dangerous and deadly epidemic of modern times. |
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Stevenson, Robert Louis |
The Lantern Bearers and Other Essays Jeremy Treglown (ed) |
Chatto & Windus (UK) 1988, appears as 1st ed UK, 290pp, index, fine+ |
7.50 |
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Robert Louis Stevenson's opinions on various topics and personalities, including the philosophy of umbrellas, the charatcer of dogs, Walt Whitman, John Knox's private life, events in Ireland, and more. |
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Storr, Anthony |
Solitude: A Return to the Self |
Free Press 1988, BC, 216pp, reference, index, vy fine |
3.50 |
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"In an era when psychologists seem to measure mental well-being almost exclusively by the success of our relationships with others, Anthony Storr offers a welcome dissenting view: that true health and happiness is ultimately based upon the ability to live in peace with oneself. His intriguing and well-documented look at solitude and the positive behavior it can foster is a refreshing reappraisal of what being alone can mean. In fact, he shows that for the artist, writer, composer or philosopher, the spark of creativity burns most brightly in a mind working in solitude -- a state which may be essential to the creative act and the artist's mental and emotional fulfillment." (From the dust jacket.) |
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Thiffault, Mark |
The Complete Survival Guide (Illus) |
DBI Books 1983, QP, ed nt stated, 8½ x 11", 256pp, vy good |
3.50 |
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A review of how to prepare for, and survive man-made and natural disasters, how to protect and preserve your life and property, how to choose, equip and supply a survival shelter, and much more. |
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| 2051 |
Turner, Frederick |
Spirit of Place: The Making of an American Literary Landscape |
Sierra Club 1989, 1st ed, bibliog, index, 370pp, vy fine |
4.50 |
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Frederick Turner examines the lives and literary careers of such authors as Thoreau, Twain, GW Cable, Cather, Sandoz, Faulkner, Steinbeck, WC Williams, and M Silko... and the locales they made famous. |
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| 2069 |
Weissmann, Gerald |
They All Laughed at Christopher Columbus: Tales of Medicine & the Art of Discovery |
Times Books (Random House) 1987, 1st ed, notes, index, 270pp, vy fine |
4.50 |
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Interesting stories and essays about scientific discovery and medicine, by Gerald Weissmann, acclaimed author of The Woods Hole Cantata. |
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White, E.B. |
The Second Tree from the Corner |
Harper & Row 1984, 1st pr this ed, 253pp, fine+ |
4.50 |
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Wide-ranging snippets (poems, short stories, sketches, parodies, essays, etc.) from E.B. White, a master observer and humorist; comments on Dorothy Lamour as the ideal woman, censorship in movies with harems but not sultans, crabgrass, and many other topics. Originally published in 1954. |
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Wigginton, Eliot (ed) |
The Foxfire Book (Illus) |
Anchor Books 1972, QP, 38th pr, 6x9", 384pp, fine |
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Subtitled, "Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, etc." Eliot Wigginton's fascinating oral history of Appalachian people and how they have dealt with their lives. |
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Wigginton, Eliot (ed) |
Foxfire 2 (Illus) |
Anchor Books 1973, QP, 23rd pr, 6x9", 410pp, vy good |
3.50 |
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Subtitled, "Ghost Stories, Spring Wild Plant Foods, Spinning and Weaving, Midwifing, Burial Customs, Corn Shuckin's, Wagon Making and More Affairs of Plain Living." A continuation of Eliot Wiggington's oral history of Appalachia. |
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Wigginton, Eliot (ed) |
Foxfire 8 (Illus) |
Anchor Books 1984, QP, 1st Ed, 6x9", 510pp, fine |
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Touches on Southern folk pottery from pug mills, ash glazes, and groundhog kilns to face jugs, churns, and roosters; mule swapping and chicken fighting, among other subjects. A continuation of Eliot Wiggington's oral history of Appalachia. |
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Wigginton, Eliot (ed) |
Foxfire 9 (Illus) |
Anchor Books 1986, QP, 1st Ed, 6x9", 493pp, fine |
5.00 |
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Subtitled, "General Stores, the Jud Newson Wagon, a Praying Rock, a Catawba Indian Potter--And Hant Tales, Quilting, Home Cures, and Log Cabins Revis." A continuation of Eliot Wiggington's oral history of Appalachia. |
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Wright, David K. |
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
Motor Books Intl 1987, 2nd ed, index, 288pp, vy fine |
9.50 |
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"Author David Wright captures the essence of the Harley-Davidson legend that's endured more than three quarters of a century. Wright spent over a year combing through archives and talking with employees, riders, dealers, racers and restorers. The largest chapter in this remarkable story is 'Iron,' wherein Harley innovations and models from the 1903 Single through 1983's classics are individually profiled and illustrated. Some truly unique bikes are also observed in "uniforms" and the exciting 'Racing' chapters - where you can almost feel the grit on your teeth." Over 250 photographs; appendices include detailed model descriptions1908-1983; production stats 1908-1981, and Grand National champions 1946-1982. |
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