Pamela ryder (72 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ryder's is the rare and wonderful prose that engages all five of the senses.--Whiting Award winner Lydia Peele, author of Reasons for and Advantages of Breathing Pamela Ryder's stories transport us into realms as varied as the language that tells these tales. With sentences that are plain and precise, or lush and illuminating, we journey through a topography of the heart. These fifteen fictions fling the reader ever farther through territories unchartered, and into the literary habitations of uncertainty. Pamela Ryder is the author of Correction of Drift: A Novel in Stories.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ryder's is the rare and wonderful prose that engages all five of the senses.--Whiting Award winner Lydia Peele, author of Reasons for and Advantages of Breathing Pamela Ryder's stories transport us into realms as varied as the language that tells these tales. With sentences that are plain and precise, or lush and illuminating, we journey through a topography of the heart. These fifteen fictions fling the reader ever farther through territories unchartered, and into the literary habitations of uncertainty. Pamela Ryder is the author of Correction of Drift: A Novel in Stories.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A despondent ship merchant struggles with rebuilding his life and finding the resolve to sail passengers through the unlit and treacherous seas off the Scottish coast. Weaving together three stories of 19th-century lighthouse-building, the grim realities of coastal wrecker life, and discovering a new reason to love, 'The Lamplighter' reveals a tale of ordinary people's wealth and poverty inspiring a brilliant young writer to produce such famous works as Shipwrecked, Kidnapped and Treasure Island.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A despondent ship merchant struggles with rebuilding his life and finding the resolve to sail passengers through the unlit and treacherous seas off the Scottish coast. Weaving together three stories of 19th-century lighthouse-building, the grim realities of coastal wrecker life, and discovering a new reason to love, 'The Lamplighter' reveals a tale of ordinary people's wealth and poverty inspiring a brilliant young writer to produce such famous works as Shipwrecked, Kidnapped and Treasure Island.…

Zustand: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Zustand: Very Good. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! May have signs of use, wear and minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Zustand: Poor. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Zustand: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Zustand: New. Brand New.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A haunting reimagining of Billy the Kid?myth, violence, and regret collide in a lyrical coming-of-age story woven with history, legend, and the omnipresence of birds.Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him: The Lives of Billy the Kid by Pamela Ryder is a coming-of-age saga like no other. It reaches beyond the myth of the reckless and romantic rebel, the murdering gunslinger, and the scrappy outlaw. His story is one of survival, mayhem, and regret. Billy is portrayed as a complex and authentic figure. At times he is ruthless, often sympathetic, always clever and engaging. Yet he remains haunted by loneliness as he rides ever closer to the end of his short and violent life.The child of Irish immigrants, Billy came of age amid hardship and lawlessness, forced to navigate a world that offered him little mercy. From his grim childhood in the tenements of New York to the unforgiving deserts of New Mexico, his journey is marked by loss, chaos, and fleeting moments of grace. He was a boy who became an outlaw, forever running from his past toward an inevitable fate.Told through shifting perspectives and enriched by Billy's keen observations of birds, landscapes, and the lives he has taken, the novel unfolds in lyrical, unflinching prose. His fascination with birds, whose freedom stands in stark contrast to his own doomed flight, threads through the narrative. A meditation on myth, mortality, and the stories we tell about ourselves, Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him is a singular reimagining of the American West. It does not flinch from the blood or the beauty of a life lived on the edge of history.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A haunting reimagining of Billy the Kid?myth, violence, and regret collide in a lyrical coming-of-age story woven with history, legend, and the omnipresence of birds.Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him: The Lives of Billy the Kid by Pamela Ryder is a coming-of-age saga like no other. It reaches beyond the myth of the reckless and romantic rebel, the murdering gunslinger, and the scrappy outlaw. His story is one of survival, mayhem, and regret. Billy is portrayed as a complex and authentic figure. At times he is ruthless, often sympathetic, always clever and engaging. Yet he remains haunted by loneliness as he rides ever closer to the end of his short and violent life.The child of Irish immigrants, Billy came of age amid hardship and lawlessness, forced to navigate a world that offered him little mercy. From his grim childhood in the tenements of New York to the unforgiving deserts of New Mexico, his journey is marked by loss, chaos, and fleeting moments of grace. He was a boy who became an outlaw, forever running from his past toward an inevitable fate.Told through shifting perspectives and enriched by Billy's keen observations of birds, landscapes, and the lives he has taken, the novel unfolds in lyrical, unflinching prose. His fascination with birds, whose freedom stands in stark contrast to his own doomed flight, threads through the narrative. A meditation on myth, mortality, and the stories we tell about ourselves, Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him is a singular reimagining of the American West. It does not flinch from the blood or the beauty of a life lived on the edge of history.…

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A haunting reimagining of Billy the Kid?myth, violence, and regret collide in a lyrical coming-of-age story woven with history, legend, and the omnipresence of birds.Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him: The Lives of Billy the Kid by Pamela Ryder is a coming-of-age saga like no other. It reaches beyond the myth of the reckless and romantic rebel, the murdering gunslinger, and the scrappy outlaw. His story is one of survival, mayhem, and regret. Billy is portrayed as a complex and authentic figure. At times he is ruthless, often sympathetic, always clever and engaging. Yet he remains haunted by loneliness as he rides ever closer to the end of his short and violent life.The child of Irish immigrants, Billy came of age amid hardship and lawlessness, forced to navigate a world that offered him little mercy. From his grim childhood in the tenements of New York to the unforgiving deserts of New Mexico, his journey is marked by loss, chaos, and fleeting moments of grace. He was a boy who became an outlaw, forever running from his past toward an inevitable fate.Told through shifting perspectives and enriched by Billy's keen observations of birds, landscapes, and the lives he has taken, the novel unfolds in lyrical, unflinching prose. His fascination with birds, whose freedom stands in stark contrast to his own doomed flight, threads through the narrative. A meditation on myth, mortality, and the stories we tell about ourselves, Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him is a singular reimagining of the American West. It does not flinch from the blood or the beauty of a life lived on the edge of history.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A haunting reimagining of Billy the Kid?myth, violence, and regret collide in a lyrical coming-of-age story woven with history, legend, and the omnipresence of birds.Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him: The Lives of Billy the Kid by Pamela Ryder is a coming-of-age saga like no other. It reaches beyond the myth of the reckless and romantic rebel, the murdering gunslinger, and the scrappy outlaw. His story is one of survival, mayhem, and regret. Billy is portrayed as a complex and authentic figure. At times he is ruthless, often sympathetic, always clever and engaging. Yet he remains haunted by loneliness as he rides ever closer to the end of his short and violent life.The child of Irish immigrants, Billy came of age amid hardship and lawlessness, forced to navigate a world that offered him little mercy. From his grim childhood in the tenements of New York to the unforgiving deserts of New Mexico, his journey is marked by loss, chaos, and fleeting moments of grace. He was a boy who became an outlaw, forever running from his past toward an inevitable fate.Told through shifting perspectives and enriched by Billy's keen observations of birds, landscapes, and the lives he has taken, the novel unfolds in lyrical, unflinching prose. His fascination with birds, whose freedom stands in stark contrast to his own doomed flight, threads through the narrative. A meditation on myth, mortality, and the stories we tell about ourselves, Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him is a singular reimagining of the American West. It does not flinch from the blood or the beauty of a life lived on the edge of history.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Zustand: New.

Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. Daybreak Birdsong Always Wakes Him: The Lives of Billy the Kid. Book.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition (with full line of numbers). Laid in is a printout of a brief email exchange between author and ex-Dalkey Archive editor Steven Moore (=seller).

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. [Lexington, VA]: Shenandoah / Washington and Lee University 1999. First Edition. Softcover . Magazine. Pictorial [about 6" x 9"] wrappers, perfect-bound format, 147 pages plus ads, index to Volume 49. Slight spine cocking, near fine copy. clph (shenandoah).…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.