In this collection of coming-of-age stories, the editors carefully balance gender and ethnicity to provide readers with the first anthology to truly reflect the heterogeneity of the West. Thirty-five rich selections from 32 writers represent a wide variety of ethnic groups-their experiences and stories are told in this volume. Even within the eleven states generally considered to comprise the West, there is great diversity-diversity of culture, locale, race, experience, and attitude. All of these aspects and more are ...
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In this collection of coming-of-age stories, the editors carefully balance gender and ethnicity to provide readers with the first anthology to truly reflect the heterogeneity of the West. Thirty-five rich selections from 32 writers represent a wide variety of ethnic groups-their experiences and stories are told in this volume. Even within the eleven states generally considered to comprise the West, there is great diversity-diversity of culture, locale, race, experience, and attitude. All of these aspects and more are reflected in the traditional myths and legends, bittersweet stories, and humorous points of view encompassed in this book.
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New. No dust jacket. This a new condition hb, a wonderful GIFT copy in new book store condition. 201 p. Hardback w/printed cover, no dj, 6 1/4 x 9 1/2', 6 unnumbered chapters. Collection of Authors' short works. THIRTY-THREE essays of writers' experiences coming to the new West from other places. Wonderful heart-touching reminisces.
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Very good in near fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by both editors (Gerald and Alexandra Haslam), Gerald Haslam's wife Jan, and contributor Malek Breiger on title page or table of contents pages. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete numberline. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. Dust jacket has a soft wrinkle. Pageblock has moisture rippling. Review letter laid in. Alexandra is a music magazine editor; her father Gerald is the author of 'Haslam's Valley' and 'Straight White Male'; together they shared the Ralph J. Gleason Award from Rolling Stone. Signed copies are rare. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
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