The Homesman: A Novel
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (612 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476754268 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Glendon Swarthout wrote sixteen novels, many of which were bestsellers and were made into films, among them Seventh Cavalry, They Came to Cordura, Where the Boys Are, Bless the Beasts & Children, and A Christmas to Remember. He was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in fiction and won a number of other awards, including the Western Writers Award for Lifetime Achiev
A “homesman” must be found to escort a handful of them back East to a sanitarium. Brave as she is, Mary Bee knows she cannot succeed alone. Thus begins a trek east, against the tide of colonization, against hardship, Indian attacks, ice storms, and loneliness—a timeless classic told in a series of tough, fast-paced adventures.In an unprecedented sweep, Glendon Swarthout’s novel won both the Western Writers of America’s Spur Award and the Western Heritage Wrangler Award. A new afterword by the author’s son Miles Swarthout tells of his parents Glendon and Kathryn’s discovery of and research into the lives of the oft-forgotten frontier women who make The Homesman as moving and believable as it is unforgettable.. When none of the county’s men steps up, the job falls to Mary Bee Cuddy—ex-teacher, spinster, indomitable and resourceful. Soon to be a major film directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones and co-starring Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, and John Lithgow, this classic Western novel captures the devastating realities of early frontier life through the eyes of one extraordinary woman.IN PIONEER NEBRASKA, A WOMAN LEADS WHERE NO MAN WILL GOSoon to be a major motion picture directed by Tommy Lee Jones, The Homesman is a devastating story of early pioneers in 18
Muriel said Not your typical shoot-'m-up western plot. My first thought: of course, what WOULD families do with members who were unable to cope? Physical illness--yes, those problems could be addressed and the people taken care of in some manner. But coping with mental instability--what problems under the very extenuating circumstances of life on the frontier!I am 9Not your typical shoot-'m-up western plot My first thought: of course, what WOULD families do with members who were unable to cope? Physical illness--yes, those problems could be addressed and the people taken care of in some manner. But coping with mental instability--what problems under the very extenuating circumstances of life on the frontier!I am 93 years old and the author used words that I heard my grandfather speak--he was a farmer and some words relating to carriages, crops, and livestock are long gone. So interesting to see them in print Very well researched, I'. years old and the author used words that I heard my grandfather speak--he was a farmer and some words relating to carriages, crops, and livestock are long gone. So interesting to see them in print Very well researched, I'. "A novel about a forgotten part of the frontier history." according to cr. I read this back after watching the movie. I knew there were holes in the story and wanted to fill in the details. The author describes life in the 1850's Nebraska frontier in such a way that you can picture yourself there. The story is not a glamorous one, but one that is full of the real harshness of frontier life. It reminds us of the strength and courage of those pioneers who gave all to stake claim on a homestead that may, in the end, be their downfall.. Realistic Historical Fiction This book was an easy and enjoyable read. The character development of five women and one man is very good, and the reality of the settlers is told based on information from many historical data sources. Usually we only hear about the great parts of this time period but this book is realistic.
From Publishers Weekly "Utilizing a classic western plot--a journey across rough land under perilous conditions--and a mismatched pair of protagonists who'll remind many readers of those in The African Queen , Swarthout tells a sturdy if by now familiar tale," commented PW on this "melancholy " novel by the author of The Shootist. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.