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A Novel, not a Travel Guide
This work of imaginative fiction is the closest John Hawkes ever came to writing an autobiography.His own sensibility informs the character of Sunny; his memories of Uncle Jake are drawn from memories of his ownfather.The Alaska in the novel is not the everyday cruise shipdestination we see in brochures; it's a mysterious childhood worldrefracted through Hawkes'sensuous prose.

An Affront to Intelligent Readers
If you want to read a book about Alaska, this is not one to consider! I was amazed that such a reputable writer would publish a story that repeatedly betrays complete ignorance of Alaskan geography, culture, andhistory. Imagine reading a book written about your home state by someonewho seems never to have looked at a map of it, much less visited it or madethe least effort to learn its history. I was appalled! If I could haverated this one with negative stars, I would have.

A Wonderful book!
I can't believe I am the first one to review this book!I read it last year for a college literature class and found it absolutely captivating.The imagery of Alaska is perfect, but the best part is the outstandingcharacterization of Sunny and her father, Uncle Jake.It captures sopoigantly the complexities of their relationship--the good points and thebad points.It also, without coming right out and saying it, explains bothSunny's and Uncle Jake's courses of action.I felt bad for Uncle Jake, whoultimately couldn't live up to his (and his perceptions of others')expectations for himself, but worse for Sunny who was left to deal with theconsequences of her father's actions.And yet I did not, by any means,find this book to be depressing.I would highly recommend this book toanyone, male or female. ... Read more

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During the period 1979-1986, a major redevelopment of Reading town centre allowed a series of excavations at the waterfront, which was the heart of urban development in medieval period due to the influence of the nearby Abbey. The excavations uncovered substantial evidence for the construction, repeated refurbishment and use of waterfront structures which included hards, wooden revetments, wharfs and associated buildings spanning the medieval period. The report details these finds, and includes a dendrochronological study from the recovery of over 100 timbers as well as a documentary study of the history of the Reading waterfronts. ... Read more

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Fiction. Short story. REGULUS AND MAXIMUS tells the tale of the fall and rise of the shining pearl of all monasteries, Rochefort, and the holy abbots who fled from life's excesses. Other books available at SPD by this celebrated and prolific novelist include INNOCENCE IN EXTREMIS, WHISTLEJACKET, and THE OWL AND THE GOOSE ON THE GRAVE. ... Read more

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1700 Questions answers and study helps. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Report on excavations in 1987 by Wessex Archaeology which revealed evidence of substantial medieval buildings in addition to prehistoric artefacts and post-medieval deposits. Remains of three separate succesive masonry buildings (one incorporating an en suite integral gardrobe, possibly the oldest in the country) spanning the period AD 1150-1600, were recorded associated with other structures and features including a possible `moat' and revetted causeway. Substantial potery, metalwork, waterlogged leather and woodwork were also recovered. ... Read more