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Mesquite and Willow
by Mody C. Boatwright, Wilson M. Hudson, Allen Maxwell [editors]
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0870740180
- ISBN 13
- 9780870740183
- Seller
-
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Hardcover Cloth 203 pages. Condition Very Good NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition 1957. Attractive green boards and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Alludes to two branches of folklore that exist side by side in Texas, the English and the Mexican. The English tradition is symbolized by the willow and the Mexican by the mesquite.
The book is an anthology showcasing a diverse array of writings that capture the essence of Texas literature. Through a selection of poetry, fiction, essays, and memoirs, the editors provide readers with a multifaceted exploration of Texas's cultural heritage, landscapes, and people. From the rugged beauty of the mesquite-dotted plains to the lush banks of the willow-lined rivers, the anthology reflects the rich tapestry of Texas life, history, and identity.
With contributions from a wide range of writers, both renowned and lesser-known, "Mesquite and Willow" celebrates the unique spirit and character of Texas, offering readers a vibrant and immersive literary journey through the Lone Star State.
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- Seller
- River House Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 657182
- Title
- Mesquite and Willow
- Author
- Mody C. Boatwright, Wilson M. Hudson, Allen Maxwell [editors]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0870740180
- ISBN 13
- 9780870740183
- Publisher
- SMU Press
- Place of Publication
- Dallas, TX
- Date Published
- 1957
- Pages
- 203
- Bookseller catalogs
- First Editions; Americana;
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I found hundreds of nice dust jackets with no books to cover. Need one for your library? Have a look at that category!
Have some dust jackets to sell? Drop me a line!
I ship domestically in the US using the Post Office and internationally using consolidation services. Books are always wrapped then packed in cardboard boxes with padding to protect the contents. International shipments are double boxed with shipping paperwork attached to the outside of the box using a special envelope. And a complete duplicate of all the paperwork packed inside the outer box in case the attached set wanders off.
Previous international shipments to Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, Sweden, UK --> Help me fill in my international bingo card!
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