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Writer William Kittredge on the Changing American West

Kittredge is best known for his writings about the West of the United States. He grew up on a ranch in southeastern Oregon and ranched himself for ten years. He also taught for years at the University of Montana. His new book is a memoir, "Hole in the Sky," about the land owned by his family for three generations.

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Other segments from the episode on July 30, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 30, 1992: Interview with Lucie Duvall; Interview with William Kittredge; Review of Vaclav Havel's book "Summer Meditations."

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