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Kinship with the Land: Regionalist Thought In Iowa, 1894-1942
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From the edition on hand, Kinship with the Land: Regionalist Thought In Iowa, 1894-1942 by E. Bradford Burns feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 1996 • Univ of Iowa Pr • 199 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1996 • Univ of Iowa Pr • 199 pages • ISBN 9780877455349.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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