ISBN13: 9791041805495, [publisher: Culturea] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Land of Little Rain is a loosely connected collection of essays detailing the land and inhabitants of the American Southwest. The individual works are connected via the waterways that connect the regions they describe. The stories and essays focus on themes that contrast the supremacy of nature with the effects of humans in natural spaces. Many stories follow the animals in their daily lives, the growth of plants, the seasons, and the various human inhabitants of the region. The author creates a lyrical view of the desert and lowlands at the base of the mountains, with a focus on animal and plant life. Humans are generally viewed as interlopers in an otherwise pristine and functional system.Mary Austin first published The Land of Little Rain in 1903. The work highlighted the life of the desert at a time when the popular imagination pictured the desert as empty and lifeless. At the time of writing there was much debate between those that wanted to anthropomorphize nature and present an idealistic view from animal perspectives, pejoratively referred to as ¿nature fakers,¿ and those that wanted to provide a clear and accurate view of the natural world. The Land of Little Rain takes a creative approach but resists the pull to make the flora and fauna of the region more human-like, and instead faithfully presents them in their environment as the ...
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MP3 Audio CD. 14.99 by Austin, Mary, 1868-1934"Rediscover This Timeless Classic - The Ultimate MP3 Audiobook CD Experience!"Journey back in time and immerse yourself in a world of timeless stories with our classic MP3 Audiobook series. Evoke the magic of yesteryears and let the narratives from eras gone by captivate your senses.📚 Why Dive into Our Classic Title MP3 Audiobook CDS?Historical Significance: Journey back in time with this masterwork, which has shaped literature, inspired countless adaptations, and touched the hearts of generations.Authentic Reproduction: Faithfully reproduced to capture the essence of the original publication.High Quality Narration: Relish the richness of an advanced AI voice that brings alive the written tales and captures the essence of the classic era.Consistent Quality:AI narration ensures a consistent tone and pace throughout the book. There's no risk of the narrator becoming fatigued or any variations happening in the audio quality.Optimal Sound Quality: Experience crystal-clear audio, ensuring every word, every pause, and every sentence is conveyed in its purest form.Universal Playability: Our CD is compatible with any device that supports MP3 playback - from vintage CD players to modern car stereos and computersDurable: Engineered for durability, our CDs are made to resist common wear and tear, offering you uninterrupted listening.Made in the USA: Every CD is meticulously produced within a specialized duplication facility in the ...

Albuquerque; University of New Mexico Press; Date: 1974. Good+. 1974. Paperback. Pale yellow covers with illustration and titling in brown, solid binding. Light wear. Sunned spine. Name written on first fly. Clean unmarked pages. . 1974. Albuquerque; University of New Mexico Press; 1974 [US]

Paperback / softback. New. ISBN 1595406794 9781595406798 [GB]

Warbler Classics, Date: 2020. Paperback. New. 175 pages. 7.81x5.06x0.44 inches. 2020. Warbler Classics ISBN 1735778966 9781735778969 [GB]

ISBN10: 1735778966, ISBN13: 9781735778969, [publisher: Warbler Classics] Softcover
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ISBN10: 9353805236, ISBN13: 9789353805234, [publisher: Alpha Editions] Softcover Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 302
[Trebbin, Germany] [Publication Year: 2019]

Modern Library, Date: 2003-07-08. Paperback. Used:Good. 2003. Modern Library ISBN 0812968522 9780812968521 [US]

ISBN10: 1613824319, ISBN13: 9781613824313, [publisher: Simon & Brown] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
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ISBN10: 9353805236, ISBN13: 9789353805234, [publisher: Alpha Editions 2019-07] Softcover
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2019]

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The Land of Little Rain (Warbler Classics). ISBN 1735778966 9781735778969 [GB]

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[Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]

ISBN10: 3842424574, ISBN13: 9783842424579, [publisher: TREDITION CLASSICS 2011-11] Softcover
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2011]

UsedVeryGood. Minor shelf wear ISBN 1731704518 9781731704511 [US]

ISBN10: 1438536593, ISBN13: 9781438536590, [publisher: Book Jungle] Softcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
[Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]

ISBN10: 3734066700, ISBN13: 9783734066702, [publisher: Outlook Verlag] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Reproduction of the original: The Land of Little Rain by Mary Hunter Austin 76 pp. Englisch
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2019]
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ISBN10: 3734066700, ISBN13: 9783734066702, [publisher: Outlook Verlag 2019-09] Softcover
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2019]

ISBN10: 1438536593, ISBN13: 9781438536590, [publisher: Book Jungle] Softcover &Uumlber den AutorMary Austin (nee Hunter) was born in Carlinville, Illinois in 1868 and died in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1934. After graduation from Blackburn College, she moved with her family to California. She later spent time in New.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2010]
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University of New Mexico Press, Date: 1974-10-01. Paperback. Used:Good. 1974. University of New Mexico Press ISBN 0826303587 9780826303585 [US]