Welcome to Hard Times

E. L. Doctorow

earliest edition we have, 1960 Plume, 1996

Doctorow's magnificent first novel follows the story of how the town of Hard Times in the Dakota Territory got its name. An early example of the brilliance of Doctorow, repackaged to match World's Fair and his other bestsellers. Reprint from Bantam.

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Editions we hold

Welcome to Hard Times edition · 1996 · Plume
Welcome to Hard Times edition · 1992 · Vintage Books · 212 pages
Welcome to hard times. edition · 1960 · Random House · 212 pages

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