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The country of the pointed firs

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A Boston native travels to a small Maine town called Dunnet Landing. She finds room and board with an older woman named Almira Todd, a widow and local herbalist. During her stay, the visitor develops a close friendship with Mrs. Todd. She also lends an ear to the many residents she encounters throughout the village.

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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

A young writer leaves the city to complete her manuscript in a small coastal town, but finds herself writing about the lives of its inhabitants instead – their occupation with memory and tradition, their vibrant female friendships, and the idyll of the landscape that informs their sense of togetherness. A classic of American fiction adored by Willa Cather and Henry James, The Country of the Pointed Firs seems woven from the fabric of community itself.

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Weight 0.09 kg
Dimensions 18.1 × 11.1 × 0.9 cm
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Cover

Paperback

Pages

144

Language

English

Edition

|Reprint

Dewey

813.4 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K