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The American Revolution: Writings from the War of Independence (Library of America)
Rhodehamel, JohnA collection of important documents of the American Revolution, arranged chronologically from Paul Revere's account of his own ride through a descr...
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From Babel to Dragomans
Lewis, BernardA collection of shorter pieces, some never previously published in English, from the noted Middle East scholar Bernard Lewis. Fine in a nearly fi...
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Choice: The Best of Reason
Gillespie, Nick (ed.)Signed by editor Nick Gillespie. Nice ARC of this collection of essays from Reason magazine, a libertarian publication. No notable flaws Foreword ...
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Daughter of the Queen of Sheba: A Memoir
Lyden, JackiSigned by author on the title page, inscribed "For Nancy - Knowing all the best ones see things differently. best Jacki Lyden." A finely crafted me...
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Zombification: Stories from National Public Radio
Codrescu, AndreiSigned by author in August of year of publicationFine first printing of this collection of essays from NPR commentator Codrescu Title page cleverly...
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Tales from an Urban Wilderness
Holingue, ScottSigned by author (inscribed to Marlene), but with previous owner's name inked out on signature page (upper right corner of page blacked out).The au...
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S/Z
Barthes, RolandPaperback reprint edition (twentieth printing), translated by Richard Howard. Fine paperback, no notable flaws. Trade Paperbackback. ISBN 037452167...
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We are Still Married
Keillor, GarrisonKeillor's second collection of short pieces. Occaisional short fiction, news from Lake Wobegon, essays, poetry. A nice clean first edition. Near fi...
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Now, Where Were We?
Blount, Roy Jr.A very clean and tight first printing of this collection from this noted humorist. Fine, no markings, with a NF price clipped jacket with minimal s...
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I Feel Bad about My Neck : And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman
Ephron, NoraNice clean copy of popular humor title from the late essayist and screenwriter Nora Ephron. Fine in a fine jacket, later printing. Hardcover. ISBN ...
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Hopes and Impediments
Achebe, ChinuaFirst American edition of a colletion of essays and critical pieces from the Nigerian novelist, author of Things Fall Apart, among many others. A f...
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Now Dig This: The Unspeakable Writings of Terry Southern, 1950-1995
Southern, Terry; Southern, Nile; Friedman, Josh AlanA fine first printing of this collection of writings from this larger-than-life writer. Includes classic accounts of the 68 Democratic convention, ...
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The Last Intellectuals: American Culture in the Age of Academe
Jacoby, RussellNice copy of this book lamenting the lack of intellectuals in American life outside of the university setting. First printing, fine in a fine jacke...
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No Souvenirs
Eliade, MirceaEliade's journals reflecting on both personal memories and his academic pursuits, including encounters with Jung, Joseph Campbell, and others. The ...
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Visiting Mrs. Nabokov
Amis, MartinVery nice copy in Brodart of Amis's accclaimed essay collection. Hardcover, First Edition. ISBN 0517597020. Harmony Books 1993. 000070
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The Best of Plimpton
Plimpton, GeorgeFirst edition, first printing stated of collection of Plimpton's essays, with amplifying photos. Book has slight foxing/spotting to page edges, jac...
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Out of Step
Yardley, JonathanFine copy in like jacket. Collection of essays from Washington Post book reviewer, first printing. Hardcover, First Edition. ISBN 0394589106. Villa...
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Reflections of a Jacobite
Auchincloss, LouisAuchincloss essays on major literary figures, including Wharton, Thackeray, Charlotte Bronte, Geroge Eliot, Proust, Trollope and Tolstoy. Jacket ve...
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Thinking Out Loud: On the Personal, the Political, the Public and the Private
Quindlen, AnnaQuindlen's well liked collection of essays. Fine in a fine jacket, first printing. Not price clipped or remainder marked. Hardcover, First Edition....
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The Art of Hunger
Auster, PaulFine copy of scarce collection of essays, prefaces, and interviews from novelist Auster. Appears to be second printing of first edition. Fine in a ...
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For the Time Being
Dillard, AnnieNice copy of a book of widely varied essays, offered 25 years after A Pilgrim at Tinker's Creek. Near fine in a VG jacket--Very minor lean to book,...
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The Size of Thoughts
Baker, NicholsonEssays from author of Vox. Fine copy, jacket has small crease near upper rear corner. First edition, first printing, no remainder mark. Hardcover, ...
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Sister Age
Fisher, M. F. K.More than just a "food writer", Fisher offers her thoughts on aging in this remarkable volume. Very good trade paperback. Trade Paperbackback. ISBN...
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American Stories
Trillin, CalvinCollection of Trillin's longer non-fiction pieces from the New Yorker. First printing, fine in a NF jacket (tiny scuff to rear at bend in flap, pri...
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Unknown Masterpieces: Writers Rediscover Literature's Hidden Classics
Frank, Edwin, ed.Significant authors contribute essays about favorite overlooked books. Includes pieces from Arthur Danto, Jonathan Lethem, Toni Morrison, Francine ...
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Like I Was Sayin'
Royko, MikeA fine first printing of this collection of Royko columns. A clean, tight copy in protective mylar. Hardcover, First Edition, 1st Printing. ISBN 05...
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Passing By
Kosinski, JerzyNF book (slight spine cock) in fine jacket. Essays by Kosinski, not previously published. First ed, second printing. Hardcover, First Edition. ISBN...
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True North: A Memoir
Conway, Jill KerrFrom the author of the well-received memoir The Road to Coorain. The author's story continues in this equally well-crafted memoir. Fine in a nf jac...
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Encore: A Journal of the Eightieth Year
Sarton, MayA very nice, clean first printing of May Sarton's musings on aging. Fine in a very nearly fine jacket (maybe a touch of shelfwear). Cloth, First Ed...
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Modern Essays
NyeAnthology of essays ranging divided into three groups chronologically. Owner's name to front endpaper, some check marks to Table of Contents, other...
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Confessions of a Jewish Wagnerite: Being Gay and Jewish in America
Mass, Lawrence D.Intriguing work by a gay, Jewish doctor, who tells of coping with anti-semitism and the beginnigs of the AIDS epidemic. Framed by the pictures of R...
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Holidays on Ice
Sedaris, DavidHilarious collection of Christmas essays from humorist and NPR favorite David Sedaris, including Santaland Diaries. Near fine in fine jacket. State...
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Late Night Thoughts on Listening to Mahler's Ninth Symphony
Thomas, LewisA collection of essays on wide ranging topics (the final essay in the book gives it its title). A near fine copy with a likely remainder stamp to t...
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Dr. Kookie, You're Right
Royko, MikeFirst printing of a collection of columns from beloved Chicago newspaper columnist Mike Royko. Near fine (remainder mark) in a fine jacket, protect...
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Appetites: Why Women Want
Knapp, CarolineVery nice first pirnting of this look at how the desires of women are shaped by culture. Fine in a NF jacket, with a just a bit of shelfwear. Hardc...
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The Year of Magical Thinking
Didion, JoanNice clean copy of this moving book by noted essayist--written in the aftermath of her husband's sudden death. Near fine in like jacket. Not price ...
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High Tide in Tucson: Essays from Now or Never
Kingsolver, BarbaraKingsolver's best known essay collection, including a widely diverse set of pieces. Near fine in a VG jacket. Jacket has minimal wear save for crea...
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Intentions
Wilde, OscarQuite nice copy, near fine in like jacket. Four essays by Wilde, The Critic as Artist; Pen, Pencil and Poison; The Decay of Lying; The Truth of Mas...
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Walden and Selected Essays
Thoreau, Henry David, Introduction by George F. WhicherFrom the "University Classics" Series. Book good, no jacket. Split to binding at top of spine, Gilt lettering on spine badly faded, internally clea...
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Hell and Back: Reflections on Writers and Writing from Dante to Rushdie
Parks, TimVery nice copy of the author's collection of essays on authors from Dante and Voltaire to Borges, Sebald, and Rushdie. First U.S. fine in a near fi...
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Full Disclosure
Safire, WilliamFirst edition, aside from previous limited edition. Book is fine, appears unread. Jacket graded Good: shows rubbing, has significant scuff mark on ...
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African Silences
Matthiessen, PeterA very nice copy of Mathiessen's book detailing his travels in Africa in the late 70s and 80s. Fine in a like jacket. First printing. Hardcover, Fi...
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My Kind of Place: Travel Stories from a Woman Who's Been Everywhere
Orlean, SusanAnother collection of diverting essays from the author of The Orchid Thief. This focuses on Orlean's varied travels. Pieces on Japan, world music i...
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A Considerable Town
Fisher, M. F. K.First printing of this, Fisher's look at Marseille. NF, small stain to bottom edge, in a VG jacket. Some light creasing to jacket and slight discol...
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Old Glory
Raban, JonathanNice first British copy of this book-length essay from a well known British writer's experiences traveing the Mississippi River. Jacket near fine (...
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Dubious Honors
Fisher, M. F. K.Odd conceit for a book, this collects all of Fisher's prefaces for various books--her own and others', along with brief re-introductions to each on...
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Paris to the Moon
Gopnik, AdamGopnik's highly regarded memoir about life with his wife and child in Paris. This is a first printing, overall VG in a like jacket. Slight lean to ...
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Sunrise With Seamonsters: Travels and Discoveries 1964-1984
Theroux, PaulThis Theroux offering takes the reader on another set of journeys to out of the way places, and into the mind of the writer himself. Near fine in a...
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