The Lean Lands Tapa dura - 1968

University of Texas Press, 1968-12-01. Hardcover. Good. Ex-library with usual markings. Stamps on prelims and all three outside edge of pages. Sturdy copy, unmarked text. Dj in plastic sleeve, surface wear at bottom edge of front. Edge-wear. Lh

Austin : University of Texas , 1968 . First US Edition . VG/G . 8VO . Conflict between the old and the new in the wake of the Mexican revolution of 1910. Light wear to book, jacket edgeworn with a number of chips and tears.. Jacket spine worn.

Austin. 1968. University Of Texas Press. 1st American Edition. Previous Owner's Name Penned in Front, Otherwise Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket W/Some Small Tears. 0292783841. Illustrated by Alberto Beltran. Translated from the Spanish by Ethel Brinton. TEXAS PAN AMERICAN SERIES. 328 pages. hardcover. Cover art by Alberto Beltran. keywords: Literature Translated Mexico Latin America . FROM THE PUBLISHER - What was it that flew over with such a terrifying roar? Was it, as many said, the devil, or was it that thing a few had heard of, a flying machine? And those electric lights at Jacob Gallo's farm, were they witchcraft or were they science? The theme of this harshly powerful novel is the impact of modem technology and ideas on a few isolated, tradition-bound hamlets in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The old ways are represented by Epifanio Trujillo, the cacique of the region, now ailing and losing his grip on things; by ancient Madre Matiana, the region's midwife,… Leer más

University of Texas Press. Collectible - Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible - Acceptable. Good dust jacket. Former Library book. In protective mylar cover. Dampstained. (Mexico, farmers, rural conditions, fiction)

Austin: University of Texas Press, 1968. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Ix,328 Pp. Grey Cloth Stamped In Gilt And Black. Red Endpapers. First American Printing. Light Usage, No Marks, Tiny Tear At Bottom Of Spine. Dust Jacket Priced $6.50, Fraying At Corners.

Austin. 1968. University Of Texas Press. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 0292783841. Illustrated by Alberto Beltran. Translated from the Spanish by Ethel Brinton. TEXAS PAN AMERICAN SERIES. 328 pages. hardcover. Cover art by Alberto Beltran. keywords: Literature Translated Mexico Latin America . FROM THE PUBLISHER - What was it that flew over with such a terrifying roar? Was it, as many said, the devil, or was it that thing a few had heard of, a flying machine? And those electric lights at Jacob Gallo's farm, were they witchcraft or were they science? The theme of this harshly powerful novel is the impact of modem technology and ideas on a few isolated, tradition-bound hamlets in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The old ways are represented by Epifanio Trujillo, the cacique of the region, now ailing and losing his grip on things; by ancient Madre Matiana, the region's midwife, healer, counselor, and oracle; by penniless Romulo and his wife Merced.… Leer más

Austin, TX, U.S.A.: University of Texas Press. GOOD- Reading Copy/No Jacket. 1968. Ex-library/pencil margin Notes. Hard Cover. 0292783841 Ex-Library (D189) .

University of Texas Press, 1968. Hardcover. Good.

Texas: University of Texas Press. 1968. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0292783841 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Stray inking on frotn flap and throughout text. Light rubbing along text block edges. ; 8.6 X 6.1 X 1.3 inches; 328 pages .