Jackhammer Poems

In these 37 poems, Ben Jacques brings to life the world of labor, skilled and unskilled. You’ll meet Harley, a groundskeeper who waters the dandelions; Sam, who knows snakes have only one color; and Cleve, a milkman who pays a customer to stop buying from him. You’ll learn about carpet installing and piano tuning, picking apricots and canning peaches. Professor of English for 24 years at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Jacques spent his early adult years working in construction, installing carpet, and writing for newspapers and journals. He is the author of two books of prose: In Graves Unmarked: Slavery & Abolition in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and If the Shoe Fits: Stories of Stoneham Then & Now.
ASIN: 1951928768
VSKU: BVV.1951928768.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ben Jacques
Binding: Saddle_stitch
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.