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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating literary account centered around a fascinating historical event, the American Revolution, through the eyes of a solitary character who awakens to find himself displaced in time. The story follows Rip Van Winkle, a genial yet idle, carefree man living in a small Dutch village on the brink of pivotal societal change. Rip's world is turned upside down when he stumbles upon a mysterious group while hunting in the Catskill Mountains, leading to a perplexing slumber that spans twenty years. Upon waking, Rip discovers his village drastically transformed in the wake of the Revolution, with the once-familiar landscape now unrecognizable and his life irrevocably altered. The author delves deeply into themes of progress, identity, and the inexorable march of time, exploring the profound impact of historical events on individuals. Ultimately, this book offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous birth of a nation and the challenges of navigating a world transformed by the passage of time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330636138_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330636138
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330636138
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)