From award-winning author Fred Stenson-a richly evocative new novel, at once brutal and tender, spare of language, and profoundly moving-a major work to thrill his fans and win him many new ones. In 1899, Frank Adams, a cowboy from Pincher Creek, joins the Canadian Mounted Rifles and sets out to defend the Empire in South Africa. There, against a landscape of extremes, Frank forms intense bonds with Ovide Smith, a reluctant soldier from the Alberta plains, and Jeff Davis, son of a Blood Indian determined to prove himself in ...
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From award-winning author Fred Stenson-a richly evocative new novel, at once brutal and tender, spare of language, and profoundly moving-a major work to thrill his fans and win him many new ones. In 1899, Frank Adams, a cowboy from Pincher Creek, joins the Canadian Mounted Rifles and sets out to defend the Empire in South Africa. There, against a landscape of extremes, Frank forms intense bonds with Ovide Smith, a reluctant soldier from the Alberta plains, and Jeff Davis, son of a Blood Indian determined to prove himself in a white man's war. As the young Canadians engage in battle with a determined and wily enemy, they are forced to realize the bounds of their own loyalty and courage, and confront the arrogance and indifference of those who have led them into conflict. The Great Karoo is a deeply satisfying novel, marked by the complexities of its plot, the subtleties of its relationships, and the scale of its terrain. Exhilarating and horrific by turns, it explores with passion and insight the lasting warmth of friendship and the legacy of devastation occasioned by war.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 9x5x1; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! Canadian first edition, first printing. Contains number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.
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