Lost
Lost hardcover copy of 'The Great Gatsby' with initials 'A.J.' near New River Gorge, Southern WV.
New River Gorge
Lost
listing
Posted
10 months
ago
Description
I lost my hardcover copy of 'The Great Gatsby' while hiking near the New River Gorge in Southern WV last weekend. It has my initial 'A.J.' written on the inside cover, and I would really love to have it back as it was a special gift from my grandmother.
Approximate last-seen location
New River Gorge
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