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A Thousand Acres
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4 out of 5
Based on 69,277 Ratings and 3,863 Reviews

Book Description
Aging Larry Cook announces his intention to turn over his 1,000-acre farm--one of the largest in Zebulon County, Iowa--to his three daughters, Caroline, Ginny, and Rose. A man of harsh sensibilities, he carves Caroline out of the deal because she has the nerve to be less than enthusiastic about her father's generosity. While Larry Cook deteriorates into a pathetic drunk, his daughters are left to ... More
Book Information
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
BindingHardcover (58 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages384
ISBN-100002239248
ISBN-13978-0002239240
Publication Date07/1996
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About Jane Smiley (Author) : Jane Smiley is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Jane Smiley include A Thousand Acres, The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton,... more
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