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The Cloud Forest A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness
by Matthiessen, Peter
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
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About This Item
New York, NY: The Viking Press, 1961. vi + (2) + 280 pages; two different map endpapers; black and white illustrated section; useful index. Peter Matthiessen (1927 - 2014) American novelist, naturalist, explorer, and advocate for the life of the planet. (The Cloud Forest) "...Matthiessen functions as an observer of and commentator on the natural world of South America's mountains, ruins, jungles, rivers, animals, insects, birds, fish, and people - including a multitude of Indian tribes and inhabitants of both short and long duration..." (William Dowie, 1991 Twayne Author Series) "First published" stated on copyright page. Approx. 6" x 8 1/2" size, illustrated dustjacket over hardcover boards. Dustjacket darkened some, spine ends lightly chipped; volume clean and in very good condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028252
- Title
- The Cloud Forest A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness
- Author
- Matthiessen, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1961
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- United States American Americana Natural History Exploration Travel Peter Matthiessen The Cloud Forest A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness South America Exploration Travel
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