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- Sierra Club Books1983 Hardback Not yet valued I own The River Why, Sierra Club Books 1983 Log in to want this
- Hutchinson1983 Hardback Not yet valued I own The River Why, Hutchinson 1983 Log in to want this
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On screen
- The River Why Film, 2010
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How many editions of The River Why are there?
We track 2 editions of The River Why. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The River Why been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including The River Why (film, 2010).
How can I tell if my copy of The River Why is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.