“The life we all live is amateurish and accidental; it begins in accident and proceeds by trial and error toward dubious ends.”
Quote by Wallace Stegner
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Where the bluebird sings to the lemonade springs: living and writing in the West
The book offers a blend of personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's experiences living and writing in the Western United States. more
Author
Wallace Stegner
Wallace Stegner was an influential American historian known for his extensive research on the history of the American West. His works not only documented the pioneering journey of the American West but also profoundly reflected the relationship between humans and nature. Stegner's writing style was unique and his language beautiful, which won him great popularity among readers. more
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