2003, ISBN: 9780152168193

Gebundene Ausgabe

Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1988. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Irrigation ditches are the lifetime of agriculture and dai… Mehr…

Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1988. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Irrigation ditches are the lifetime of agriculture and daily life in rural New Mexico. This award-winning account of the author's experience as a mayordomo, or ditch boss, is the first record of the life of an acequia by a community participant. Publisher's Weekly Acequias are community irrigation ditches that operate under a patchwork of state, federal and traditional Spanish water laws; the same term applies to the members' association. Each acequia is governed by a commission of three landowners ( parciantes ) who are assessed in work or money and who obtain water according to the size of their plots of land. The mayordomo is ditch manager and is paid a small salary during the irrigation season. Crawford records one year in the life of a small acequia (30 members) while he was mayordomo ; the season begins with work crews clearing the ditch in March. This is a low-key account of interdependence and cooperation in an isolated community, mainly Hispanic. The mayordomo is responsible for keeping the ditch clear of debris, making sure each parciante gets his share of water and rationing water in dry seasons. Both the setting and the hard manual labor reflect the past, recalling the earliest settlers who performed the same tasks. Crawford has written an elegant piece of Western Americana. Mayordomo won the 1988 Western States Book Award for Creative Nonfiction. 229 pages.., Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1988, 0, Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc.. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 2003. Stated First Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. 0152168192 . FIRST EDITION (stated), FIRST PRINTING (Number Line: A C E G H F D B). Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket. 8vo (5.75 x 8.5"). (x), 280 pp. Quarter bound in publisher's blue cloth over light blue boards, gilt (silver) lettering on spine. This is a new, unopened copy. Very slight wear to corners of dust jacket, the volume is in perfect, pristine condition, except for a former owner's name neatly written on the ffep, else as new. FINE+/FINE. Few authors can combine the elements of supernatural possibilities and mystery detection without making their own bias known, yet Plum-Ucci manages to keep readers balanced on a see-saw between rationality and the powers of the dark. - Kirkus Reviews Carol Plum-Ucci was brought up on the small island of Brigantine near Atlantic City, New Jersey. In addition to working as a sea captain, Plum-Ucci's father was a funeral director. Living above the funeral parlor stimulated the author's imagination and fostered in her an interest in mysteries and ghost stories. Ms. Plum-Ucci has a communications degree from Purdue University, and is currently working towards her master's degree at Rutgers University. She is a former staff writer for the Miss America Organization. A south New Jersey resident, Ms. Plum-Ucci has close family ties to the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Thirteen generations on her father's side of the family and 11 generations on her mother's side come from the area, which is surrounded by tales of monsters and mystery. The most famous monster, the Jersey Devil, is quite possibly a relative of the author, who is related to the Leeds family of the Pine Barrens, alleged to have given birth to the creature, said to be half man and half beast. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (x), 280 pp ., Harcourt, Inc., 2003, 5<

ISBN: 9780152168193

Harcourt Childrens Books. Used - Good. Used - GoodEX- LIBRARY - -This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show … Mehr…

Harcourt Childrens Books. Used - Good. Used - GoodEX- LIBRARY - -This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. Item may have minor creases or signs of wear on the exterior. Item is packed with care, shipped promptly., Harcourt Childrens Books, 2.5<

ISBN: 9780152168193

Harcourt Children's Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Poss… Mehr…

Harcourt Children's Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Harcourt Children's Books, 2.5<

ISBN: 9780152168193

Harcourt Childrens Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possi… Mehr…

Harcourt Childrens Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Harcourt Childrens Books, 2.5<

2003, ISBN: 9780152168193

HMH Books for Young Readers, Gebundene Ausgabe, 288 Seiten, Publiziert: 2003-10-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.85 kg, New Adult, Liebesromane, Kategorien, Bücher, Tod, Soziale & fam… Mehr…

HMH Books for Young Readers, Gebundene Ausgabe, 288 Seiten, Publiziert: 2003-10-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.85 kg, New Adult, Liebesromane, Kategorien, Bücher, Tod, Soziale & familiäre Fragen, Belletristik, Jugendbücher, Familie, HMH Books for Young Readers, 2003<