THE BRIGHTENING SHADOW
by Gay, John
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Intercultural Press, 1980. 280pp. trade paperback, light rubbing along edges, crease on back cover, slight reading crease on spine, name in ink along top edge of on title page, first printing, b&w photos by the author, The story of two boys growing into manhood in Liberia. One follows the white mans ways while the other immerses himself in the traditions of his tribe, the Kpelle, based on the theme of the Westernization of traditional societies, . First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Karen Wickliff - Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- w110911379
- Title
- THE BRIGHTENING SHADOW
- Author
- Gay, John
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Printing
- Publisher
- Intercultural Press
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- African Novel Liberia Kpelle Culture Modern Traditional Novel Boys
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fiction; Africa;
Terms of Sale
Karen Wickliff - Books
All prices are net to everyone. Credit cards are accepted through the Biblio site. Checks are accepted payable to Karen Wickliff and sent to 3527 N. High St., Columbus OH 43214. Additional information and questions answered at 614-263-2903, 11:30-5:30 Eastern Time or by chance at other times. Returns are accepted up to thirty days of receipt. Occasionally, extra shipping charges will apply for heavy items shipping long distances or with special requirements.
About the Seller
Karen Wickliff - Books
Biblio member since 2005
Columbus, Ohio
About Karen Wickliff - Books
KAREN WICKLIFF BOOKS - We are a used bookstore in Columbus, Ohio 43214. 614-263-2903 wickliffbooks@wowway.com. We have been in the book business for over 40 years and are located at 3527 N. High Street about three miles north of Ohio State University in the Clintonville area. We accept cash or checks, but not credit cards. There are bank machines in the neighborhood. We have a wide variety of interesting books, many of which are scarce, from recently printed, out of print, scholarly and collectible. Literature, fiction, mysteries, science fiction, ancient, classical, medieval and modern history, science, nature, religion, children's, art, poetry, drama, music, folklore, linguistics, philosophy, travel and military are our main sections with hundreds titles available in each. We also have old books with attractive bindings, post cards, a few magazines and interesting pamphlets and brochures. Someone is usually here Monday - Friday 10:00 - 2:00. Other times are by chance or appointment. 614-263-2903
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- Edges
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- Title Page
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