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John McPhee: Encounters in Wild America

The Pine Barrens | Encounters with the Archdruid | The Survival of the Bark Canoe | Coming into the Country
Edited by David Remnick

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In bookstores: March 31, 2026


Four unforgettable accounts of America’s untamed lands and the characters who call them home

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ISBN: 978-1-59853-842-7 858 pages

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N° 398 Library of America Series

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