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Synopsis
After forty years in Africa, George Grey returns to an England, a daughter, and friends who are to him absurd, and he sets out to sea on a disordered journey through his life and toward home
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Review
"Jonathan Raban's achievements in this novel are nothing short of awesome."
--The Washington Post
--The Village Voice Literary Supplement
"Raban is a first-rate observer, with an eye for the ridiculous and a gift for the sudden pounce."
--Newsday
Book Description
Raban's first novel, an engrossing account of what it can mean to return home
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # Z13B-02745
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Foreign Land
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. With remainder mark. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # B16B-03096
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Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_472164514
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Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Good. Corners are slightly bent. Used - Good. Seller Inventory # 4-DDD-3-0154
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Foreign Land
Seller: Hopkins Books, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First American trade paperback edition, published by Penguin, 1986. Known primarily for his travel writing, this is Raban's first novel, about a man feeling disoriented after his return to England after 40 years. A remainder copy with a black ink dot on the top edge of the text block. No writing on the text pages, no creases to the cover or spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. Seller Inventory # 24-06367
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Seller: Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: As New. First Paperback Edition. Publisher: Penguin, New York, 1986.FINE in pictorial wraps, as issued. First Softcover Edition, First Printing. Advance copy stamped "Not for Resale", otherwise as new. Seller Inventory # 2212150002