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The O'Briens: a novel
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Published:
New York : Pantheon Books, c2011.
Physical Desc:
384 pages ; 25 cm.
Status:
Central
FICTION Behrens, P.

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"A family saga spanning half a century in the lives of a restless and ambitious clan starts with the story of backwoods youth-turned-railroad magnate Joe O'Brien, who after leaving the Canadian wilds and sharing a passionate courtship with Iseult, becomes the patriarch of a family that sees the first airplanes, two world wars and the election of JFK. By the award-winning author of The Law of Dreams"--From publisher.

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Language:
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ISBN:
0307379930, 9780307379931

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"A family saga spanning half a century in the lives of a restless and ambitious clan starts with the story of backwoods youth-turned-railroad magnate Joe O'Brien, who after leaving the Canadian wilds and sharing a passionate courtship with Iseult, becomes the patriarch of a family that sees the first airplanes, two world wars and the election of JFK. By the award-winning author of The Law of Dreams"--From publisher.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Behrens, P. (2011). The O'Briens: a novel. New York, Pantheon Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Behrens, Peter, 1954-. 2011. The O'Briens: A Novel. New York, Pantheon Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Behrens, Peter, 1954-, The O'Briens: A Novel. New York, Pantheon Books, 2011.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Behrens, Peter. The O'Briens: A Novel. New York, Pantheon Books, 2011.

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