Author

Publication

1996 - Thorndike Press, Thorndike, Me, Maine

Language

English

Word Count

194,500 words, Guess

Page Count

778 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780786208012
  • Open LibraryOL986175M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3566.R697 A63 1996b
  • LCCPS3566.R697A63 1996b
and 1 more
  • LCCPS3566.R697

Description

A tale of immigrants centered on an accordion brought to America in the 1880s. After its Italian owner is murdered, the instrument passes into the hands of other ethnic groups--German, French-Canadian, Mexican, Polish, Norwegian--and the novel describes their ceremonies, dreams and hates. By the author of The Shipping News.

Subjects

Topics

FictionHistoryAccordionAccordionistsMusical fictionLarge type booksMusicians, fiction

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  • Accordion crimesThorndike Press1996-01-01
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