The Arbutus/Madrone Files: Reading the Pacific NorthwestThis lively and perceptive look at the literature of the U.S. and Canadian Pacific Northwest explores the dynamics of the cross-border region using resonant quotations, poetry, song lyrics, and art to demonstrate and enhance Laurie Ricou's critical readings and ideas. |
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... terms in the notes are already on the way to being interpreted . The term " highballer , " for example , appears as metaphor - Highballer in Heaven - the phrase by which Joe attempts to save Leland by showing him how highballing is not ...
... terms in the notes are already on the way to being interpreted . The term " highballer , " for example , appears as metaphor - Highballer in Heaven - the phrase by which Joe attempts to save Leland by showing him how highballing is not ...
Page 177
... term for rain , we might as well accept Stafford's glory as author- itative , or perhaps Helen Meilleur's more pre ... Terms " ( University of Washington 12-14 September 1996 ) , and elaborates his thinking on cross - border politics in ...
... term for rain , we might as well accept Stafford's glory as author- itative , or perhaps Helen Meilleur's more pre ... Terms " ( University of Washington 12-14 September 1996 ) , and elaborates his thinking on cross - border politics in ...
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... term " Swede " occurs , however , fairly fre- quently ( if not always positively ) . " Swede " is a pipe used as an extra handle on a wrench to improve leverage ; " swede car " was a hand- pushed cart for dumping fill along railroad ...
... term " Swede " occurs , however , fairly fre- quently ( if not always positively ) . " Swede " is a pipe used as an extra handle on a wrench to improve leverage ; " swede car " was a hand- pushed cart for dumping fill along railroad ...
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