Alexander's Bridge, (1912) By: Willa Cather: Willa Sibert Cather ( Decembe...

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Book Title: Alexander's Bridge, (1912). by: Willa Cather : Willa Sibert Cather ( December 7, 1873 - April 24, 1947) Was an American Writer . in 1923 She Was Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours (1922), a Novel Set During World War I.

Number of Pages: 50 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: CreateSpace

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Publication Year: 2018

Item Height: 0.1 in

Genre: Fiction

Item Weight: 5.8 Oz

Author: Willa Cather

Item Length: 10 in

Item Width: 8 in

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