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The big blowdown

The big blowdown

Pelecanos, George P., author.
Book 1996

A novel on two immigrant boys growing up in 1940s Washington--their friendship, their loves and their crimes. One Greek, the other Italian, they are involved in collection work for loan sharks who prey on immigrants. By the author of Nick's Trip.

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ISBN:
9780312142841
0312142846
Edition:
First edition
Description:
313 pages ; 25 cm
LCCN:
95053148
Control Number:
61309
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