Set in South America between 1810 and 1830 - a time when Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico were all shaken by brutal revolutions to throw off Spanish rule. The narrator of the story is Manuel Varele who, with his friends, spend hours in the coffee houses. By the winner of the Romula Gallegos Prize.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 9046271-6
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Seller: Shore Books, London, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 246 pages. In this witty and enthralling saga of revolutionary South America, Carlos Fuentes explores the period of profound upheaval he calls" the romantic time." His hero, Baltasar Bustos, the son of a wealthy landowner, kidnaps the baby of a prominent judge, replacing it with the black baby of a prostitute. When he catches sight of the baby's mother, though, he falls instatnly in love with her and sets off on an anguished journey to repent his act and win her love. (SL#90/1). Seller Inventory # LA0356
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Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1992. Paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KAK0012151
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Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: Very Good. 1992. Paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. . . . . Seller Inventory # KAK0012151
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Seller: Bookbot, Prague, Czech Republic
Softcover. Condition: Fair. Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nässe; Leichte Risse; Gebogener Buchrücken; Farbveränderung durch Alter/Sonne; Geknickte Ecken; Deutliche Verbiegung; Deutlicher Riss. Seller Inventory # 4eb6dd1d-8697-44af-be89-c0d582602ca9
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Seller: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, New Zealand
Paperback. Condition: Fair. 246 pages. cover worn and frayed. Text tannedSet in South America between 1810 and 1830 - a time when Chile, Argentina, Pe ru and Mexico were all shaken by brutal revolutions to throw off Spanish rule. T he narrator of the story is Manuel Varele who, with his friends, spend hours in. Seller Inventory # 4712j
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Set in South America between 1810 and 1830 - a time when Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico were all shaken by brutal revolutions to throw off Spanish rule. The narrator of the story is Manuel Varele who, with his friends, spend hours in the coffee houses. By the winner of the Romula Gallegos Prize. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003754237
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Seller: Ed Buryn Books, Nevada City, CA, U.S.A.
3rd printing. Extraordinary novel focusing on Latin Americas independence struggle. Bright tight clean unread copy. 5 x 8, 246 pp. NearFine unmarked, no spine creases. Trade paperback in glossy color illus wraps. Seller Inventory # 37552
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Seller: GridFreed, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1992, flat signed by the author. Very good condition with light wear on covers. Seller Inventory # 10-11307
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