The Bracero [California - Mexico] [Author Signed]

Brusa, Betty War

Verlag: Pageant Press, New York, 1966

Beschreibung

Signed by the Author with 'Best Wishes' and dated Nov. 18, 1966. No personalization. With publisher's letter [unsigned] No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. The dust jacket is price-clipped and has light wear on the upper spine tip. The author, a lifelong resident of California, predominantly in the Salinas Valley, sets her "factual novel" within this familiar backdrop. "The Bracero" chronicles Diego's journey from his southern Mexican hometown to the United States and back, traversing the expanse of Mexico amid numerous trials. Within the narrative unfolds the author's depiction of American warmth and benevolence. Diego, anticipating skepticism or even hostility, discovers a stark contrast upon encountering the inhabitants of the Salinas Valley, their kindness far surpassing his initial expectations.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18059

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Bracero [California - Mexico] [Author Signed]
• Verlag: Pageant Press, New York
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1966
• Einband: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Illustrator: Illustrated by Vivian Berger.
• Auflage: First Edition, First Printing.
• Zustand: Fine
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine
• Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers
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