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The Land of Little Rain

Austin, Mary Hunter
The Land of Little Rain
The Land of Little Rain, a collection of lyrical essays and intimate personal stories centered on the landscapes and cultures of the American Southwest, is a brilliant meditation on the life of humanity in relation to nature, the constant struggle between growth and conservation, and, above all, the overwhelming beauty of a landscape allowed to flourish. Published decades before the modern environmental movement began, Mary Hunter Austin’s wor...

CHF 24.90

The Basket Woman: A Book of Fanciful Tales for Children

Austin, Mary Hunter
The Basket Woman: A Book of Fanciful Tales for Children
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This ...

CHF 44.90

The Sturdy Oak: A Composite Novel of American Politics

Austin, Mary Hunter / Jordan, Elizabeth Garver / Merwin, Samuel
The Sturdy Oak: A Composite Novel of American Politics
This novel offers a panoramic view of American politics in the early 20th century. Written by seven authors, each of whom contributes a chapter, this book tells the story of John Steele, a fictional politician who rises to power through a combination of cunning, charisma, and good luck. This book is a fascinating slice of American history, and a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same.This work has been selected by sc...

CHF 48.50

Lost Borders

Austin, Mary Hunter
Lost Borders
This outstanding chronicle of desert communities in the remote parts of the American West is vibrant for its sensitive and spirited descriptions of lifestyles and customs now lost to time. Following Mary Hunter Austin's distinctive style, we find within a number of vignettes describing rural life in a variety of California desert counties. The harsh, arid lands form a stark backdrop to the people who lead life there. This was a time before ele...

CHF 19.50