Weight | 0.248 kg |
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Dimensions | 216 × 164 × 13 mm |
ISBN | 9781908213020 |
Cover | Paperback |
Publication Year | 2009 |
Publisher | Little Toller Books |
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Through the Woods
H.E. Bates carried a woodland in his imagination. He fell under its spell as a boy growing up in the Midlands, becoming increasingly enchanted each time he stepped below the wooded canopy. Memory magnified its mystery over the years, enriching his stories as he grew successful as a writer.
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