Cactus and Rattlers - Couverture souple

Jones, H Bedford

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9360468460 ISBN 13 : 9789360468460

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

"Cactus and Rattlers" by H. Bedford-Jones unfolds as a gripping story set towards the backdrop of the American Southwest, blending elements of adventure, suspense, and the untamed barren region. Known for his prolific output and mastery of pulp fiction, H. Bedford-Jones crafts a story that immerses readers inside the harsh and unforgiving landscapes wherein cacti and rattlesnakes emerge as symbolic of the challenges confronted via the characters. In this captivating work, Bedford-Jones weaves a tale that captures the essence of the rugged frontier, populated with the aid of characters navigating the complexities of survival and human nature. The name, "Cactus and Rattlers," indicates a narrative wealthy with the risks and struggles inherent in the desolate tract terrain. The author's skillful storytelling unfolds as an exploration of the human spirit towards the tough backdrop of nature. With bright prose and an eager understanding of the vicinity, Bedford-Jones introduces readers to a world in which the resilience of each people and the environment is tested. The intertwining of human drama with the stark splendor and risks of the barren region creates a narrative this is each compelling and evocative. "Cactus and Rattlers" stands as a testomony to H. Bedford-Jones's ability to transport readers to the heart of an untamed desert, in which survival is as plenty a battle in opposition to the elements as it's far in opposition to one's very own demons.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Henry James O'Brien Bedford-Jones was a Canadian-American author of Westerns, adventure fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. He was born on April 29, 1887, and died on May 6, 1949. In 1908, he became an adopted U.S. citizen. It was 1887 when Bedford-Jones was born in Napanee, Ontario, Canada. Growing up, his family went to the United States. As an adult, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen. The author William Wallace Cook, Bedford-Jones' friend, told him to try writing, so he did. He started writing dime books and pulp magazine stories. Bedford-Jones wrote a huge amount. Pulp editor Harold Hersey once said that he met Bedford-Jones in Paris, where he was working on two books at the same time, with each story on its own typewriter. Bedford-Jones said that Alexandre Dumas was his main inspiration, and he wrote D'Artagnan (1928), a book that followed Dumas's The Three Musketeers. He was called "King of the Pulps" because he wrote so many short stories and books (800 in total). A number of pulp mags published his work. Bedford-Jones's main publisher was Blue Book magazine. His work also appeared in Adventure, All-Story Weekly, Argosy, Short Stories, Top-Notch Magazine, The Magic Carpet/Oriental Stories, Golden Fleece Historical Adventure, Ace-High Magazine, People's Story Magazine, Hutchinson's Adventure-Story Magazine, Detective Fiction Weekly, Western Story Magazine, and Weird Tales.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9360468460
• ISBN 13: 9789360468460
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 78
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible