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River teethDavid James Duncan
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River teeth

259 pagesFirst published 19952 editions
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In River Teeth, Duncan brings us stories of indelible characters: a solitary woman struggling to corral a flock of idiot sheep; a young girl who creates a strange fairytale that shatters her parents' love; a modern-day prophet waging war against all who would blaspheme his sacred river. Interwoven with these tales are epiphanies from Duncan's own life, pieces he calls "river teeth," which resonate with the power and longing of memory. The phrase "river teeth" refers to the remains of old-growth trees that fall into Northwestern rivers and are sculpted by the water. In Duncan's rich metaphor,…

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Editions

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FormatPublisherYearPagesISBN
PaperbackThe Dial Press19962729780553378276
EditionDoubleday19952509780385477277
FictionFly fishingOld growth forestsRiversFishing storiesFiction, short stories (single author)Fiction, general