Folding Cliffs Narrative by Merwin (63 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "one of the greatest poets of our age . the Thoreau of our era" (Edward Hirsch) comes a thrilling story, in verse, of nineteenth-century Hawaii. Here is the story of an attempt by the government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and the determination of one small family not to be taken. A tale of the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai, pursued by a gunboat full of soldiers. A brilliant capturing-inspired by the poet's respect for the people of these islands-of their life, their history, the gods and goddesses of their mythic past. A somber revelation of the wrecking of their culture through the exploitative incursions of Europeans and Americans. An epic narrative that enthralls with the grandeur of its language and of its vision.…

Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. 6.4 X 1.27 X 9.52 inches; 331 pages; pen underlining and markings throughout the book. Slightly cocked spine. Minor rubbing and creasing on DJ. Minor, faint smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

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paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. clean, firm copy, slightly wavy, a couple of light creases, slight damage to bottom edge of spine, GOOD+. BP/state history-Hawaii.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Folding Cliffs: A Narrative. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stated First Edition. N.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Knopf, NY, 1998, 1st., 8vo., hardcover, 331pp., G/G $.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing (2000). Not price-clipped. Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1998. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. MERWIN, W.S. The Folding Cliffs: A Narrative of 19th-Century Hawaii Knopf 1998 First Edition Stated hardcover ISBN 0375401482 FINE, clean, bright and unmarked, binding is tight, in FINE price-clipped dustjacket, no chips, no tears, no soiling, very light foxing to verso of jacket. Jacket protected in archival mylar.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition stated. In grey boards blindstamped and green spine cloth with gilt to type. Top page ends tinted green. Sharp corners, clean interior and solid binding. Jacket is unclipped with some light edgewear. 1st Printing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition stated. In grey boards blindstamped and green spine cloth with gilt to type. Sharp corners, clean interior and solid binding. Jacket is unclipped with some light edgewear. 1st Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. MERWIN, W.S. The Folding Cliffs: A Narrative of 19th-Century Hawaii Knopf 1998 First Edition Stated hardcover ISBN 0375401482 FINE, clean, bright and unmarked, binding is tight, in FINE dustjacket, no chips, no tears, no soiling, protected in archival mylar. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original hardcover in jacket, 1st edition stated, light wear along edges and corners; light bumping to corners. Mild reference wear. Very bright in protective mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. First edition, hardcover, has a tiny lean to the binding, very minor bumps to spine ends and cover corners, some mild sunning to spine and head of covers, and a light diagonal smudge to front pastedown, otherwise a solid, tight VG+ copy in a like dust jacket, which has tiny bumps to spine ends and corners, and faint rubbing with a touch of edgewear. Jacket is wrapped in a removable Mylar cover.…