Jim Harrison Libros

' Legends of the Fall , an epic tale of three brothers and their lives of passion, madness, exploration and danger at the beginning of the Great War, confirms Jim Harrison's reputation as one of the finest American writers of his generation. This magnificent trilogy also contains two other superb short novels. In Revenge , love causes the course of a man's life to be savagely and irrevocably altered. Nordstrom, in The Man Who Gave up his Name , is unable to relinquish his consuming obsessions with women, dancing and food.'

As the Northridge family grapples with the mysterious forces that both pull them apart and draw them back together on the expanses of the Nebraska plains, they learn life's lessons: the deception of passion, the pain of love, the vitality of art, and supplication to nature's generosity and fury.

An atlas of the United States, containing color maps and photographs covering each state's major cities, landscape, industry, agriculture, and history

The British History Series tells the story of the people and changing landscape of Britain. It aims to bring people and events to life and set them in a historical context. This title explores the Victorian Age and readers can find out, amongst other things, why there was a famine in Ireland, how Darwin developed his theory of evolution, what happened in the scramble for Africa, and how the Titanic sank.

The British History Series tells the story of the people and changing landscape of Britain. It aims to bring people and events to life and set them in a historical context. This title explores the Georgians and readers can find out, amongst other things, who Bonnie Prince Charlie was, what happened during the Industrial Revolution, how slavery was abolished and why there were smugglers and highwaymen.

Focusing on the evolving landscape of maritime governance, this book explores the complexities of international law concerning the sea as shaped by various international organizations. It delves into the challenges faced in establishing effective legal frameworks and the potential for collaboration and innovation in addressing global maritime issues. Through critical analysis, it highlights both the obstacles and prospects for enhancing international maritime law, making it a significant resource for scholars and practitioners in the field.

A beautifully crafted story of one woman's journey to find her son. From her home on the California coast, Dalva hears the broad silence of the Nebraska prairie where she was born and longs for the son she gave up for adoption years before. Beautiful, fearless, tormented, at forty-five she has lived a life of lovers and adventures. Now, Dalva begins a journey that will take her back to the bosom of her family, to the half-Sioux lover of her youth, and to a pioneering great-grandfather whose journals recount the bloody annihilation of the Plains Indians

The British History Series tells the story of the people and changing landscape of Britain. It aims to bring people and events to life and set them in a historical context. This title explores Tudors and Stuarts and readers can find out, amongst other things, what the Reformation was, who the six wives of Henry VIII were, how the Great Fire of London started and why Charles I was beheaded.

Featuring a compelling array of essays and journalism, this collection showcases the unique voice and insights of Jim Harrison, a prominent figure in American literature. With some pieces previously unpublished, it offers a fresh perspective on his thoughts and experiences, blending personal reflection with broader cultural commentary. This collection serves as a testament to Harrison's literary prowess and his enduring influence on nonfiction writing.

First published in 1985, Sundog was a stunning success. It is now being re-released as a companion to his new novel, Dalva.