An allegorical novel in the spirit of George Orwell's "1984," this intricately plotted tale is filled with political satire, stinging observations & fascinating characters. The setting is West Virginia, the time is the late 1990s. America is a dazed, limping giant ripe with moral, political & economic decay & vulnerable to foreign exploitation. West Virginians, who still exemplify the characteristics of self-reliance, simplicity, neighborliness, lack of greed, dedication to church & family & love of God & nature that ...
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An allegorical novel in the spirit of George Orwell's "1984," this intricately plotted tale is filled with political satire, stinging observations & fascinating characters. The setting is West Virginia, the time is the late 1990s. America is a dazed, limping giant ripe with moral, political & economic decay & vulnerable to foreign exploitation. West Virginians, who still exemplify the characteristics of self-reliance, simplicity, neighborliness, lack of greed, dedication to church & family & love of God & nature that originally made the United States great, have had enough. They secede from the United States & establish a kingdom to obtain an instant government, with fascinating results. The concept is brilliantly conceived & executed, with the "impossible" made plausible. The obvious research & scholarship shown add depth to this work. The book is rich with unique information, wit, insight, & a sense of West Virginia's unique culture & history. The characters are sharp & believable. Actions change swiftly from the hilarious, the bloody & brutal, the brash & earthy to the romantic & lyrical. But underneath it all, the warning is clear.
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Good. First edition THUS, second printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Covers show scuffing and creasing. Interior pages clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
