BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh Hardback - 2006

by Michael McCarthy

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

From the publisher

With climate change threatening the entire planet, the author weaves together a narrative of real life events that occurred during an unrelenting drought in 1976-77 in Marin County, California. As the past, present and future come together in a triple climax, the reader gets a horrifying glimpse of what happens when the world runs out of water.

Details

  • Title The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh
  • Author Michael McCarthy
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition None stated
  • Pages 419
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Public Ink, Novato, California, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2006-04
  • ISBN 9780977237104 / 0977237109
  • Weight 1.89 lbs (0.86 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 6.28 x 1.36 in (23.57 x 15.95 x 3.45 cm)
  • Category Fiction - General
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Journalist Michael McCarthy writes about environmental topics, social change and outdoor issues for San Francisco-area publications. He is the author of travel guidebook Picnics in Paradise: Short Walks and Easy Bike Rides in Wine Country and Marin County. From 1992 to 1997 Michael achieved international recognition as editor and publisher of Spare Change, a controversial magazine sold on the streets of Vancouver, British Columbia, by homeless and street-involved people. For his work with the homeless, Michael was awarded the Ethics in Action Award in 1997 by Canadian Businesses For Social Responsibility, and was featured extensively on international television, radio and newspapers. His journalism experiences appear in The Book of Revelations: A Journalist Spends Five Years on the Street.

More Copies for Sale

Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh
Stock photo: cover may vary

Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

by McCarthy, Michael J.

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Hardback
Condition
Excellent
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$17.35
A$6.07 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink, 2006. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, next-to-pristine condition (slightest handling, tiny spot on page corner tip, otherwise unmarked). 419 pages. Fiction set in Marin County, California, during the 1976-77 period in which it did not rain. [1.9 lbs]
Add to wish list
Item price
A$17.35
A$6.07 Delivery to USA
The Man Who Made It Rain : A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made It Rain : A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

by McCarthy, Michael

  • Used
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$18.01
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink. Used - Like New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$18.01
Free Delivery to USA
The Man Who Made It Rain : A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

The Man Who Made It Rain : A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

by Michael McCarthy

  • Used
  • as new
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$19.39
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink, 2006. Hardcover. As New. Disclaimer:Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$19.39
Free Delivery to USA
The Man Who Made It Rain
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made It Rain

by Mccarthy, Michael

  • Used
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$23.09
A$8.60 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink, 2006-04-10. Hardcover. Like New. 1.5000 in x 9.4000 in x 5.9000 in. Unread. Signed by J. Dietrich Stroeh on the title page. No other markings in book. Tear to DJ to front flap tip. From the DJ flap: Book begins with a narrative of real life events that occurred during the unrelenting drought in the 1970's in Marin County, California. The author then jumps ahead to the present day as global climate change becomes reality.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$23.09
A$8.60 Delivery to USA
The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

by McCarthy, Michael

  • Used
  • Good
  • first
Condition
Good
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$26.47
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink. First Edition. other. Good. 9.5X6.5X1.5. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$26.47
Free Delivery to USA
The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

by McCarthy, Michael

  • New
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
6
Seller
Item price
A$26.59
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Brand: Public Ink, 2006-04-10. First Edition. hardcover. New. 6.00x1.50x9.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$26.59
Free Delivery to USA

THE MAN WHO MADE IT RAIN: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh.

McCarthy, Michael; (J. Dietrich Stroeh, signed)

We're sorry, this copy is no longer available.
The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made It Rain: A True Story Based on the Experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh

by McCarthy, Michael

  • New
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$79.66
A$48.37 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink, 2006. Hardcover. New. 419 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.50 inches.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$79.66
A$48.37 Delivery to USA
The Man Who Made it Rain
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Man Who Made it Rain

by Mccarthy, Michael

  • New
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780977237104 / 0977237109
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$131.06
A$8.60 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Public Ink, 2006-04-10. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Add to wish list
Item price
A$131.06
A$8.60 Delivery to USA