Chita

Chita

Chita

Lafcadio Hearn

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Editorial:
Longleaf on behalf of Univ of N. Carolina Press
Año de edición:
1969
Materia
Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9780807840399
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This is an unusual exotic novel of coastal Louisiana, unique in the local color movement for its impressionistic use of the southern landscape. Introduction by Arlin Turner.Originally published in 1969.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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