| Sixty Acres and a Barn Contributor(s): Lewis, Alfred (Author), Sousa, Frank F. (Editor), Warrin, Donald (Other) |
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ISBN: 1933227397 ISBN-13: 9781933227399 Publisher: Tagus Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Coming Of Age - Fiction | Cultural Heritage |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Portuguese in the Americas |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.03" W x 9.02" (0.62 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sixty Acres and a Barn tells the captivating coming-of-age story of Luis Sarmento, an immigrant from the Azores who finds in America tolerance, prosperity, and emotional fulfillment. This fascinating slice of immigrant life in California dairy farming explores in lyrical, realistic, and insightful prose the obstacles faced by those who live in insular enclaves between cultures. Sixty Acres and a Barn will appeal to readers interested in Portuguese American literature, ethnic literature, immigrant literature, California regional literature, and dairy farms. |
