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Islands at the Edge of Time: A Journey to America's Barrier Islands
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Islands at the Edge of Time: A Journey to America's Barrier Islands Hardcover - 1993

by Hansen, Gunnar

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first

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Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Island Pr, 1993. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The author recounts his explorations from Boca Chica, Texas, to North Carolina's Outer Banks and the history, nature, and people in between. First printing with correct full number line sequence. This copy is exceptionally clean with no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Not an ex-library copy. Spine is tight and crisp. Corners are square, and the boards are clean, flat, and true with only some minor wear and bumping to the lower spine. Dust jacket is not price-clipped, though there is no price. Otherwise the jacket shows only minor edge wear/scuffing. This collectible, near fine/very good+, first edition/first printing copy is protected with an archival mylar dust jacket cover. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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  • Title Islands at the Edge of Time: A Journey to America's Barrier Islands
  • Author Hansen, Gunnar
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Island Pr, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Date 1993
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 000578
  • ISBN 9781559632515 / 1559632518
  • Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.95 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.41 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Atlantic Coast (U.S.) - Description and, Gulf Coast (U.S.) - Description and travel
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 93024733
  • Dewey Decimal Code 917.304

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About the author

Gunnar Hansen was born on an island (Iceland) and lives on one now (in Maine). He has always been interested in the natural sciences and literature, and he has published numerous articles, books, and screenplays.

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