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Angle of Repose Summary and Study Guide

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: “Grass Valley”-Part 2: "New Almaden"    

Parts 1-2

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Part 3: “Santa Cruz”-Part 4: “Leadville” 

Parts 3-4

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Part 5: “Michoacán”-Part 6: “On the Bough”

Parts 5-6

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Part 7: “The Canyon”

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Part 8: “The Mesa”-Part 9: “The Zodiac Cottage” 

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