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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Author: B. Traven
The Treasure of Sierra Madre is the literary masterpiece for America's pop mythology of the Wild West. A savagely ironic novel, it follows the rugged adventure of three Americans hunting for gold in the mountains of Mexico who find themselves caught in a morality tale of greed and betrayal. Originally published in 1935, the book has capti...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780809001606
ISBN-10: 0809001608
Publication Date: 6/1/1984
Pages: 308
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  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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2.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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This book is a classic by every measure of the term. Devotees of the famous movie by the same name will love the infinite detail and texture that is possible only with the written word. It is an adventure story for the ages, as well as being deeply philosophical.
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An old fashioned adventure story but worth reading.
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This is a great book and timeless. Traven delves deep into characters as in many of the psychological writers of his time such as Hemingway.


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