Pearl
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First published in 1947, John Steinbeck's parable is a literary jewel.
Kino is a Mexican pearl-fisher in the Gulf of California. When he and his wife, Juana, have a baby, their joy is complete . . . until the infant is bitten by a scorpion. Kino finds a great pearl worth a fortune, far more than enough to pay the doctor needed to save the baby's life, but it brings only tragedy and evil ... More
Kino is a Mexican pearl-fisher in the Gulf of California. When he and his wife, Juana, have a baby, their joy is complete . . . until the infant is bitten by a scorpion. Kino finds a great pearl worth a fortune, far more than enough to pay the doctor needed to save the baby's life, but it brings only tragedy and evil ... More
Book Information
Publisher | HighBridge Company |
Binding | Audio CD (47 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 1 |
ISBN-10 | 0453008755 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0453008754 |
Publication Date | 04/01/1994 |
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