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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... things " ( 19 ) . Totem poles , further , best represent such essence : He [ the Indian ] wanted some way of showing people things that were in his mind , things about the creatures and about himself and their relation to each other ...
... things " ( 19 ) . Totem poles , further , best represent such essence : He [ the Indian ] wanted some way of showing people things that were in his mind , things about the creatures and about himself and their relation to each other ...
Page 107
... things you counted on which did not turn out , just as , thinking back , things had not turned out as Mr. Lloyd said they would . But all changes were not good changes . And most things did stay the same ; the same summer days , the ...
... things you counted on which did not turn out , just as , thinking back , things had not turned out as Mr. Lloyd said they would . But all changes were not good changes . And most things did stay the same ; the same summer days , the ...
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... things , good things and bad things , are given by the sea to the land " ( 204-205 ) . And where the land becomes sea : a rain forest , a mist - story . The beach - boundary is the site of first contact between Aboriginal dwellers and ...
... things , good things and bad things , are given by the sea to the land " ( 204-205 ) . And where the land becomes sea : a rain forest , a mist - story . The beach - boundary is the site of first contact between Aboriginal dwellers and ...
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