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The divine supermarket : travels in search of the soul of America
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The divine supermarket : travels in search of the soul of America

by Malise Ruthven

An account of a journey across the United States in a camping van to examine the country's diverse and unusual religious movements. The narrative explores the spiritual landscape of modern America through direct observation.

Accession 19807 ISBN 0701131519 Publisher Chatto & Windus
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