H.W. Brands:The Age of Gold : The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream
- signiertes Exemplar 2015, ISBN: 9780385502160
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Paperback / softback. New. A major literary event-the eagerly anticipated publication of a long-lost novel from legendary writer and three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee John Oliver Killens… Mehr…
Paperback / softback. New. A major literary event-the eagerly anticipated publication of a long-lost novel from legendary writer and three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee John Oliver Killens, hailed as the founding father of the Black Arts Movement and mentor to celebrated writers, including Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Arthur Flowers, and Terry McMillan. Wanderlust has taken Jimmy Jay Leander Johnson on numerous adventures, from Mississippi to Washington D.C., Vietnam, London and eventually to Africa, to the fictitious Independent People's Democratic Republic of Guanaya, where the young musician hopes to "find himself." But this small sliver of a country in West Africa, recently freed from British colonial rule, is thrown into turmoil with the discovery of cobanium-a radioactive mineral 500 times more powerful than uranium, making it irresistible for greedy speculators, grifters, and charlatans. Overnight, outsiders descend upon the sleepy capital city looking for "a piece of the action." When a plot to assassinate Guanaya's leader is discovered, Jimmy Jay-a dead ringer for the Prime Minister-is enlisted in a counter scheme to foil the would-be coup. He will travel to America with half of Guanaya's cabinet ministers to meet with the President of the United States and address the UN General Assembly, while the rest of the cabinet will remain in Guanaya with the real Prime Minister. What could go wrong? Everything. Set in the 1980s, this smart, funny, dazzlingly brilliant novel is a literary delight-and the final gift from an American literary legend., 6, HI-IS & POD. Paperback. NEW. In a small town filled with secrets and hidden desires, an unexpected tragedy unfolds, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. At the center of this dark tale is Molly, the local telephone switchboard girl, who inadvertently becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder. Molly, a young and curious woman, possesses a unique ability to eavesdrop on people's conversations. She often finds herself drawn to the calls involving Jack Reddy, a charming and mysterious man who has captured her heart. However, Jack's affections lie elsewhere, as he is infatuated with Sylvia Hesketh, a beautiful but flighty heiress. One fateful day, Molly overhears a conversation that changes everything. Sylvia agrees to elope with Jack, a decision that sends shockwaves through the town. Molly, unable to contain her emotions, becomes consumed by jealousy and desperation. She knows that Sylvia's disappearance could mean losing Jack forever. As the hours pass, Molly's anxiety grows. She can't shake the feeling that something is amiss. And then, a chilling revelation reaches her ears. Someone else is trying to cut in on Sylvia and Jack's plans. Fear grips Molly as she realizes that Sylvia's life may be in danger. The night of the planned elopement arrives, but Sylvia is nowhere to be found. Jack, frantic and desperate, searches for his beloved, unaware of the sinister forces at play. Hours later, Sylvia's lifeless body is discovered on a desolate pathway, her skull brutally caved in. The town is thrown into chaos as news of Sylvia's murder spreads like wildfire. Speculations and rumors run rampant, but the truth remains elusive. Who killed Sylvia, and why was she on that desolate pathway? As the investigation unfolds, Molly finds herself torn between her love for Jack and her guilt over Sylvia's death. She knows that her actions, driven by jealousy and a desperate desire to be with Jack, have played a part in this tragedy. But she also suspects that there is more to the story than meets the eye. As the layers of deception are peeled away, a shocking truth emerges. Sylvia's murder was not a crime of passion or a random act of violence. It was a carefully orchestrated plan, fueled by greed and betrayal. The person responsible for Sylvia's death is none other than her own brother, Richard Hesketh. Richard, driven by envy and a desire for his sister's inheritance, concocted a plan to eliminate Sylvia and frame Jack for the murder. He knew that Jack's infatuation with Sylvia would make him the perfect scapegoat. Richard's cunning and manipulation allowed him to deceive everyone, including Molly, who unwittingly played a role in his sinister scheme. In the end, justice prevails, and Richard is brought to account for his heinous crime. Molly, burdened by guilt and remorse, learns a valuable lesson about the consequences of her actions. The town, scarred by the tragedy, begins to heal, but the memory of Sylvia's untimely death lingers, a reminder of the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of even the most idyllic communities., HI-IS & POD, 6, New York: Warner Aspect, 2003. 417 pp. Personalized inscription by Karin Lowachee on the title page. Edge and corner wear with a faintly creased spine; aside from the author's inscription, no interior markings. Cover art by Matt Stawicki. Targeted by assasins, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about the war and his father, but realizes that the enemy is not who he thinks. He uncovers a secret that may destroy any hope of peace.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Matt Stawicki;. Paperback Original., Warner Aspect, 2003, 3, Eamon Dolan, New York, 2015. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Fine. Fourth Inpression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 404 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. What will the next global conflict look like? Find out in this ripping, near-futuristic thriller.The United States, China, and Russia eye each other across a twenty-first century version of the Cold War, which suddenly heats up at sea, on land, in the air, in outer space, and in cyberspace. The fighting involves everything from stealthy robotic-drone strikes to old warships from the navy's "ghost fleet." Fighter pilots unleash a Pearl Harbor-style attack; American veterans become low-tech insurgents; teenage hackers battle in digital playgrounds; Silicon Valley billionaires mobilize for cyber-war; and a serial killer carries out her own vendetta. Ultimately, victory will depend on blending the lessons of the past with the weapons of the future. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; United States; Futuristic; Fiction. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780544142848. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 9912. . 9780544142848, Eamon Dolan, 2015, 4.5, The discovery of gold by a team of Mormon mill workers in 1848 sparked a frenzy that shook the world. People swarmed to California from as far as China and Australia. They came from England and France, from Ireland and Chile, leaving behind their families and everything they owned in the hope of making their fortunes in the new world. They came by ship and overland, braving Tierra del Fuego and the pestilences of Panama, lured by the promise of gold. In a spellbinding narrative that spans several continents, Brands brings the fervour and excitement of the gold rush vividly to life. The Age of Gold is narrative history at its best -- the astonishing tale of one of the most extraordinary speculative frenzies in history, told by a master historian.Very good with minor wear to dustcover. Illustrated sparsely in b/w, Doubleday, 2002, 3<
