Folding cliffs narrative de merwin (69 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Condición: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. First Edition. 6.4 X 1.27 X 9.52 inches; 331 pages; pen underlining and markings throughout the book. Slightly cocked spine. Minor rubbing and creasing on DJ. Minor, faint smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Condición: VG+. 2nd Printing. Wrappers. White rear cover, black spine, colorful photographic front cover are all clean and glossy. Book has a trace of rubbing at the head and tail of the spine and at the tips of the outside corners. Just the faintest rub in a few places around the outside edges. Binding is straight and tight. Previous owner's informaion and brief note on the upper corner of the half title page. Upper corner of two or three pages have been dog-eared but since corrected. Pages are otherwise clean, white, and crisp. 331 pages.…

Condición: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

paperback. Condición: Good. Reprint. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Soft cover. Condición: Good. clean, firm copy, slightly wavy, a couple of light creases, slight damage to bottom edge of spine, GOOD+. BP/state history-Hawaii.

Condición: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. The Folding Cliffs: A Narrative. Book.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stated First Edition. N.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Knopf, NY, 1998, 1st., 8vo., hardcover, 331pp., G/G $.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing (2000). Not price-clipped. Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1998. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. MERWIN, W.S. The Folding Cliffs: A Narrative of 19th-Century Hawaii Knopf 1998 First Edition Stated hardcover ISBN 0375401482 FINE, clean, bright and unmarked, binding is tight, in FINE price-clipped dustjacket, no chips, no tears, no soiling, very light foxing to verso of jacket. Jacket protected in archival mylar.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition stated. In grey boards blindstamped and green spine cloth with gilt to type. Top page ends tinted green. Sharp corners, clean interior and solid binding. Jacket is unclipped with some light edgewear. 1st Printing.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition stated. In grey boards blindstamped and green spine cloth with gilt to type. Sharp corners, clean interior and solid binding. Jacket is unclipped with some light edgewear. 1st Printing.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. MERWIN, W.S. The Folding Cliffs: A Narrative of 19th-Century Hawaii Knopf 1998 First Edition Stated hardcover ISBN 0375401482 FINE, clean, bright and unmarked, binding is tight, in FINE dustjacket, no chips, no tears, no soiling, protected in archival mylar.…