Dry land
(Book)
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Published:
Madison, Wisconsin : The University of Wisconsin Press, [2023].
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Book
Physical Desc:
250 pages ; 22 cm
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Description
As the Great War rages across Europe, Rand Brandt, an idealistic young forester in the northwoods of Wisconsin, discovers a remarkable gift: his touch can grow any plant in minutes. Overjoyed, he dreams of devoting his life to conservation, restoring to its former glory a landscape devastated by lumbering. At night, Rand tests his powers, pushing his physical limits and revealing his secret only to his lover, Gabriel. But his frequent absences from camp don’t go unnoticed, and it isn’t long before Rand is drafted to grow timber for the war effort. Along with Gabriel, he’s shipped to France—though the army is a dangerous place for two men in love.
While at camp, Rand also realizes the true price of his gift: everything he grows withers and dies, leaving the soil empty of all living matter. Horrified, he throws himself into ever more self-destructive trials, buckling under the pressure of so many secrets. In order to survive, he must confront the terrifying possibility that his gift is actually a curse, upending everything he believes about nature, love, and himself.
While at camp, Rand also realizes the true price of his gift: everything he grows withers and dies, leaving the soil empty of all living matter. Horrified, he throws himself into ever more self-destructive trials, buckling under the pressure of so many secrets. In order to survive, he must confront the terrifying possibility that his gift is actually a curse, upending everything he believes about nature, love, and himself.
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Eagle River Adult Fiction
FIC PLA (pbk)
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Mar 1, 2024
Sayner Adult Fiction
PLADEK
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Dec 11, 2023
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Unknown
ISBN:
9780299343941, 0299343944
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"As the Great War rages across Europe, Rand Brandt, an idealistic young forester in the northwoods of Wisconsin, discovers a remarkable gift: his touch can grow any plant in minutes. Overjoyed, he dreams of devoting his life to conservation, restoring to its former glory a landscape devastated by lumbering. At night, Rand tests his powers, pushing his physical limits and revealing his secret only to his lover, Gabriel. But his frequent absences from camp don't go unnoticed, and it isn't long before Rand is drafted to grow timber for the war effort. Along with Gabriel, he's shipped to France--though the army is a dangerous place for two men in love. While at camp, Rand also realizes the true price of his gift: everything he grows withers and dies, leaving the soil empty of all living matter. Horrified, he throws himself into ever more self-destructive trials, buckling under the pressure of so many secrets. In order to survive, he must confront the terrifying possibility that his gift is actually a curse, upending everything he believes about nature, love, and himself."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Pladek, B. (2023). Dry land. Madison, Wisconsin, The University of Wisconsin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Pladek, B.. 2023. Dry Land. Madison, Wisconsin, The University of Wisconsin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Pladek, B., Dry Land. Madison, Wisconsin, The University of Wisconsin Press, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Pladek, B.. Dry Land. Madison, Wisconsin, The University of Wisconsin Press, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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