Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains

National Book · 2021 · Shortlist

Award History

Award	Year	Status	Citation
National Book Award for Nonfiction	2021	Shortlist

Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains by Lucas Bessire.

Lucas Bessire is an author whose work has been recognized by major literary awards.

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