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The alchemist  Cover Image Book Book

The alchemist / Paulo Coelho ; translated by Alan R. Clarke.

Coelho, Paulo, (author.). Clarke, Alan (Alan R.), (translator.).

Summary:

"A special 25th anniversary edition of Paulo Coehlo's extraordinary international bestselling phenomenon--the inspiring spiritual tale of self-discovery that has touched millions of lives around the world.Combing magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different--and far more satisfying--than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams. "-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780062315007 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: x, 182 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Edition: 25th anniversary edition.
  • Publisher: [San Francisco] : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2014.

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General Note:
"This book is an English version of O Alquimista, the Portuguese original edition, published in Brazil by Editora Rocco Ltd. (Rio de Janeiro). Copyright 1988 by Paulo Coelho. Previous paperback editions were published in 1994 and 1998 by HarperOne, a division of HarperCollins Publishers. A HarperFlamingo edition was published in 1998. A previous HarperPerennial paperback edition was published in 1998. English version copyright 1993 by Paulo Coelho and Alan R. Clarke. Updated introduction copyright 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso.
Subject: Alchemists > Fiction.
Alchemy > Fiction.
Shepherds > Spain > Andalusia > Fiction.
Quests (Expeditions) > Fiction.
Self-realization > Fiction.
Young men > Spain > Andalusia > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 16 of 32 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Castlegar Public Library. (Show)

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  • 1 current hold with 32 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Quesnel Branch COE (Text) 33923006161461 Adult Fiction Not holdable Lost and Paid 2023-12-12
Quesnel Branch COE (Text) 33923006713253 Adult Fiction Volume hold Checked out 2025-04-12
Radium Hot Springs Public Library F COE (Text) 35130000067789 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Rossland Public Library FIC COE (Text) 35162000054426 Fiction Volume hold Checked out 2025-04-16
Smithers Public Library F COE (Text) 35101000612528 Adult Fiction Volume hold Reshelving -
Sparwood Public Library FIC COE (Text) 35172000263265 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Stewart Public Library F COE (Text) 32238000303501 Adult Fiction Volume hold In process -
Taylor Public Library PBK COE (Text) 35156000020171 TPL - PBK/FIC - Downstrs Volume hold Available -
Terrace Public Library COE (Text) 35151001164326 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Tumbler Ridge Public Library AF COELH (Text) TRL0100895 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -

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