The Great Shame
by Keneally, Thomas
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
-
Los Banos, California, United States
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About This Item
Doubleday, 1999. First Edition. . Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Hardback in good+ condition, cover good+. The story of how the Irish triumphed in the English speaking World. In the 19th century Ireland lost half its population to famine, emigration to the US and Canada, and being transported to New South Wales and Van Diemens Land. This is the story of their lot and what they made of it.Mpas, center photo section.
Synopsis
Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's leading literary figures. He has won international acclaim for his novels, including Schindler's List , the basis for the Steven Spielberg film and winner of the Booker Prize; and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith . He lives in Sydney, Australia.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Phoenix books\Joannes Used Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000543
- Title
- The Great Shame
- Author
- Keneally, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- IRELAND, FAMINE, EMIGRATION
- Bookseller catalogs
- History Europe;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Phoenix books\Joannes Used Books
Biblio member since 2006
Los Banos, California
About Phoenix books\Joannes Used Books
Phoenix Books (Joanne's Used Books) is a full-service new and used bookstore located in the heart of California's central valley. In business since 1977, we carry a large selection of new and used titles in all subjects, special order, offer search services as well as notary services. We have a large collection of titles dealing with Equines, Central California History, regional cookbooks and Indian/Asian Art.The store is open Monday through Saturday.
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