The Story
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Author: Annie Proulx
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 384
A sweeping, multi-generational saga that follows the journey of a small green button accordion across a century of American history. Crafted by a Sicilian master who brings it to New Orleans in the 1890s, the instrument passes through the hands of diverse immigrants—from German farmers in the Dakotas to Mexican laborers in Texas and Polish construction workers in Chicago. Through their interconnected stories, Proulx paints a vivid, often brutal portrait of the immigrant experience, where the music of the accordion serves as the only constant witness to their struggles, tragedies, and enduring hope.
Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Annie Proulx
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 384
A sweeping, multi-generational saga that follows the journey of a small green button accordion across a century of American history. Crafted by a Sicilian master who brings it to New Orleans in the 1890s, the instrument passes through the hands of diverse immigrants—from German farmers in the Dakotas to Mexican laborers in Texas and Polish construction workers in Chicago. Through their interconnected stories, Proulx paints a vivid, often brutal portrait of the immigrant experience, where the music of the accordion serves as the only constant witness to their struggles, tragedies, and enduring hope.
