Noah's Ride: A Collaborative Novel
Autor Elmer Kelton, Judy Alter, Carlton Stowersen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2006
The plot features Noah, a plantation slave who escapes and makes his way to the Union forces and, finally, Texas, where he establishes a small ranch, runs a few cattle, and, with wife Nelly, begins to raise a family. But Noah, who has taken the name Freeman and named his ranch Free Land, cannot leave his past behind. The slave catcher Quint Carpenter is the local sheriff, and he's out for blood-- specifically Noah's blood--after Noah's sister kills Quint's younger son. And carpetbagger Bear Coltrain, who once wanted to kidnap Noah and sell him back into slavery, now wants Noah's land. And then John Malone comes along--Noah once saved the former cavalry officer's life, and he wants to repay his debt. Can he help when someone kidnaps Noah's baby girl? Can he help save the ranch--and, finally, save Noah's life?
At press time for this catalog, half the chapters remain yet to be written, so the plot may change some--but that's the magic of a project such as this one.
In cooperation with TCU Press, the "Fort Worth Star-Telegram" announced a contest in which the winner became one of the contributing authors. Entries were posted on the "Star-Telegram" web page, where the best three entries were chosen by popular vote. The staff of TCU Press chose the winner from among those entries. She is Mary Dittoe Kelly, and this will be her first published writing. A celebration at Fort Worth's Bass Hall will bring all the authors together onstage to talk about the work, and the joys and problems of working in collaboration. Former "Star-Telegram" book editor Jeff Guinn will moderate.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780875653341
ISBN-10: 0875653340
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 153 x 230 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Editura: Texas Christian University Press
ISBN-10: 0875653340
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 153 x 230 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Editura: Texas Christian University Press
Notă biografică
Phyllis Allen--Fort Worth short story writer and essayist, whose work was recently featured on NPR's All Things Considered
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Mike Blackman--retired editorial director of the Star-Telegram and currently jounrlist-in-residence at Sam Houston State University
Mike Cochran--award-winning reporter for the Associated Press whose books include Texas vs. Davis
Jeff Guinn--former book editor of the Star-Telegram and author of ten books, including the Autobiography of Santa Claus and Our Land Before We Die, winner of the 2003 TCU Texas Book Award
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Mike Blackman--retired editorial director of the Star-Telegram and currently jounrlist-in-residence at Sam Houston State University
Mike Cochran--award-winning reporter for the Associated Press whose books include Texas vs. Davis
Jeff Guinn--former book editor of the Star-Telegram and author of ten books, including the Autobiography of Santa Claus and Our Land Before We Die, winner of the 2003 TCU Texas Book Award