Isbn: 9780393052077 - brazil red (14 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. An extraordinary adventure, set against a forgotten event of the Renaissance: the French colonization of Brazil. Brazil Red tells the story of two orphaned children, Just and Colombe, who are dragged off on the French colonizing expeditionthey are meant to learn the native languages and act as interpreters. Everything in this novel is outsized: the setting, a jungle still populated by cannibals; the characters, including Villegagnon, the expedition's eccentric leader, who might be a model for Cyrano or d'Artagnan; and the events, a dress rehearsal for the Wars of Religion ten years in the future. Packed with portraits, landscapes, and action, Brazil Red is a novel about coming of age and discovering love. On a deeper level, the story follows the destinies and decisions of Just and Colombe, presenting two conflicting views of man and nature. On one hand, a conquering European civilization, offering liberation but delivering death. On the other, the Indian world, with its sensuality, its harmony, its sense of the sacred, its continual call to happiness.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An extraordinary adventure, set against a forgotten event of the Renaissance: the French colonization of Brazil. Brazil Red tells the story of two orphaned children, Just and Colombe, who are dragged off on the French colonizing expeditionthey are meant to learn the native languages and act as interpreters. Everything in this novel is outsized: the setting, a jungle still populated by cannibals; the characters, including Villegagnon, the expedition's eccentric leader, who might be a model for Cyrano or d'Artagnan; and the events, a dress rehearsal for the Wars of Religion ten years in the future. Packed with portraits, landscapes, and action, Brazil Red is a novel about coming of age and discovering love. On a deeper level, the story follows the destinies and decisions of Just and Colombe, presenting two conflicting views of man and nature. On one hand, a conquering European civilization, offering liberation but delivering death. On the other, the Indian world, with its sensuality, its harmony, its sense of the sacred, its continual call to happiness.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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

Zustand: Very Good. . Very Good dust jacket.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Clean, no marks, First Edition/First Printing, 2004, from an attorney's private collection. As shown, dust jacket is bright and nearly flawless, and book comes with a protective Mylar cover to prevent any future wear. Cream and red cover is like new with gold lettering on spine. Corners are sharp. No marked, creased, or torn pages. No remainder marks. An excellent copy. Book will be carefully packaged for safe delivery. Paper Dragon is a 5-Star seller of popular books and does not solicit buyer ratings. OSC5 GA1120.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by W W Norton & Company, 2004. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.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. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing of the first American edition, with full number line. A fine copy in a fine jacket. A clean copy with price ($24.95) intact on front flap. Comes with archival-quality jacket protector. Note: Very faint foxing on top edge. Jacket spine has light fading, on an otherwise very nice copy of the Prix Goncourt winner. Translated from the French by Wood. Fiction-R.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 429 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. Translated from French to English by Willard Wood. Bel exemplaire - hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN 0393052079. Book.