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Montana 1948
1996 Nominated

Montana 1948

Larry Watson

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

Set in Montana, in 1948, the novel tells the story of a family tragedy which has much wider implications for the community

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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Larry
Watson

Larry Watson’s novel Montana 1948 has sold over 400,000 copies since it came out in 1993. Watson has received two grants and fellowships from the NEA, in 1987 and 2004 and has firmly established himself as one of America’s greatest storytellers.

Larry Watson’s novel Montana 1948 has sold over 400,000 copies since it came out in 1993. Watson has received two grants and fellowships from the NEA, in 1987 and 2004 and has firmly established himself as one of America’s greatest storytellers.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
USA
Author
Larry Watson
Publisher
Milkweed Editions
Nominating Library
Denver Public Library - USA, Pima Public Library (Tucson) - USA, Lincoln Library - USA

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