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Hardback. Condición: Fair. David A. Goddard (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. With its spectacular beaches and charming towns, Cape Cod is known around the world as a vacation spot and a summer retreat for the well-to-do. But there is another Cape Cod, a hidden, hardscrabble, year-round world whose hunter-gatherer economy dates back to the Bay Colony. The world of the independent fisherman is one of constant peril, of arcane folkways and expert knowledge, of calculated risk and self-reliance -- and of freedom won daily through backbreaking, solitary work. It is a way of life deep in the American grain. Haunted by the numbers of family fishermen who have recently been forced to abandon the profession, Richard Adams Carey spent a year among a handful of men who stubbornly refuse to do so. Reminiscent of the work of William Warner and Joseph Mitchell, AGAINST THE TIDE is a masterly profile of four New England fishermen in which every page opens onto something more profound: maritime history, maritime ecology, and the poetic celebration of a special American place.…

paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Condición: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Paperback. Condición: Good. The "utterly captivating" (People) sequel to the beloved classic Watership Down, which introduced millions of readers to an extraordinary world of rabbits. * "It's grand to see Mr. Adams's characters again." --The New York Times Book Review Tales From Watership Down returns to the unforgettable characters of Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion, and the legendary hero El-ahrairah, and also presents new heroes as they struggle to survive the cruelties of nature and the shortsighted selfishness of humankind, embark on new adventures, and recount traditional stories of rabbit mythology, charming us once again with imagination, heart, and wonder. A spellbinding book of courage and survival, these tales are an exciting invitation to come home to a beloved world.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condición: Good. Shardik is a unique examination of mankind's universal thirst for divine manifestation, a compelling narrative of conflict, adventure, horror, and romance. Richard Adams' Watership Down was a #1 New York Times bestseller, a beautiful work of imagination, and an recognized modern masterpiece.Adams tells a different but as compelling story in Shardik, situated in a far-off mythical planet.Shardik is a sad fiction about the long-awaited reincarnation of the colossal bear Shardik and his appearance among the half-barbaric Ortelgan people.Shardik is a powerful, violent, and unpredictable character that alters the lives of everyone in the story.Kelderek the hunter, who loves and trusts the big bear, is swept up by destiny to become first a devotee and then a prophet, then a triumphant soldier, then the ruler of an empire and priest-king of Lord Shardik―Messenger of God―only to discover ever-deeper layers of meaning latent in his intense belief in the bear's divinity.…

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Condición: Fair. Shardik is a unique examination of mankind's universal thirst for divine manifestation, a compelling narrative of conflict, adventure, horror, and romance. Richard Adams' Watership Down was a #1 New York Times bestseller, a beautiful work of imagination, and an recognized modern masterpiece.Adams tells a different but as compelling story in Shardik, situated in a far-off mythical planet.Shardik is a sad fiction about the long-awaited reincarnation of the colossal bear Shardik and his appearance among the half-barbaric Ortelgan people.Shardik is a powerful, violent, and unpredictable character that alters the lives of everyone in the story.Kelderek the hunter, who loves and trusts the big bear, is swept up by destiny to become first a devotee and then a prophet, then a triumphant soldier, then the ruler of an empire and priest-king of Lord Shardik―Messenger of God―only to discover ever-deeper layers of meaning latent in his intense belief in the bear's divinity.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Richard Watson (ilustrador).

Condición: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condición: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. First American Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Nicola Bayley (ilustrador).

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. First Thus. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations. John Lawrence (ilustrador).

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Yvonne Gilbert; Jennifer Campbell (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good.

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Hardcover. Condición: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. This modern-day classic is an unforgettable tale of fantasy and adventure, a powerful exploration of the limits of human cruelty and kindness. A "gripping . compelling tale of emotional force and high suspense" (The Wall Street Journal). Rowf, a shaggy black mongrel, and Snitter, a black-and-white fox terrier, are among dozens of animals being cruelly held in a testing facility in North West England. When one of the handlers fails to close Rowf's cage properly, the two dogs make a daring escape into the English countryside, where they befriend a red fox who helps them survive in the wild. But as rumors circulate that the dogs may have been the test subjects for biological weapons and could be carrying a terrible plague, they soon find themselves targets of a great dog hunt. Local farmers, politicians, scientists, and even the military join in the search to track them down. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This modern-day classic is an unforgettable tale of fantasy and adventure, a powerful exploration of the limits of human cruelty and kindness. A "gripping . compelling tale of emotional force and high suspense" (The Wall Street Journal). Rowf, a shaggy black mongrel, and Snitter, a black-and-white fox terrier, are among dozens of animals being cruelly held in a testing facility in North West England. When one of the handlers fails to close Rowf's cage properly, the two dogs make a daring escape into the English countryside, where they befriend a red fox who helps them survive in the wild. But as rumors circulate that the dogs may have been the test subjects for biological weapons and could be carrying a terrible plague, they soon find themselves targets of a great dog hunt. Local farmers, politicians, scientists, and even the military join in the search to track them down.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This modern-day classic is an unforgettable tale of fantasy and adventure, a powerful exploration of the limits of human cruelty and kindness. A "gripping . compelling tale of emotional force and high suspense" (The Wall Street Journal). Rowf, a shaggy black mongrel, and Snitter, a black-and-white fox terrier, are among dozens of animals being cruelly held in a testing facility in North West England. When one of the handlers fails to close Rowf's cage properly, the two dogs make a daring escape into the English countryside, where they befriend a red fox who helps them survive in the wild. But as rumors circulate that the dogs may have been the test subjects for biological weapons and could be carrying a terrible plague, they soon find themselves targets of a great dog hunt. Local farmers, politicians, scientists, and even the military join in the search to track them down. …

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