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The Pearl Historical Fiction Paperback Book by John Steinbeck Bantam 1947
Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence.
Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull’s egg, as “perfect as the moon.” With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security…
A story of classic simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale, The Pearl explores the secrets of man’s nature, greed, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love.
Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on front and back cover. A solid reading copy. The spine has some issues (see photo #3). Tear on the front cover near the spine about 3 1/2 inches top downward. Tear on the front cover flap. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return Details
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