The foxes of harrow book

Lots of real life action before and during the civil war in new orleans and surrounding countryside. Vintage 1960 pocket books cardinal edition pb c175. Fiftyfive million copies of his books have sold worldwide and he wrote more than thirty novels. Historical novel of precivil war new orlean s,18251860. The first novel written by an african american writer to sell more than 1 million copies, the foxes of harrow is set in new orleans during the. The foxes of harrow, like most of yerbys novels, concerns itself with specific southern social issues. We just returned from new orleans and did a couple of plantation tours, so the book was fun for me in that i recognized so many terms that used to be foreign to me, like a quadroon ball or octoroon. I think that is magnificent history that should be wider known and told that he could acheive all that in a time, when that when it just didnt happen. Most prominent among these is the importance of social position, which, because of the influence of the aristocratic mentality, must be attained by the protagonist, regardless of personal cost, by fair means or foul. The story follows stephen fox from his life as a clever gambler in the early 19th century and its trials, to becoming a planter of some renown and considerable. Historical novel of precivil war new orleans,18251860.

It is a story of the southern states of america beginning in new orleans. The first novel written by an african american writer to sell more than 1 million copies, the foxes of harrow is set in new orleans during the civil war. Myth, dynasty, and yerbys the foxes of harrow 55 self of the. Yet few people seem to remember frank yerby outside of the academy. Little inch achilles son, who, in the book, becomes the new orleans chief of police during reconstruction doesnt grow up at all.

The foxes of harrow, frank yerby dial press hardback, 1946 great condition. This book, published in 1946, seven years after gone with the wind, is the superior civil war novel. Buy the foxes of harrow first edition by frank yerby isbn. The yerby costumefiction formula first introduced in 1946 with the foxes of harrow reappears in virtually all subsequent twentysix novels. Five books by frank yerby the foxes of harrow, devilseed, the vixens, fairoaks. That same year he also became the first africanamerican t born in augusta, georgia to rufus garvin yerby, an african american, and wilhelmina smythe, who was caucasian. The foxes of harrow by frank yerby 1946 dust jacket book. I read it in my forward thinking schools library and have had to wait until now to find a copy of my own. The foxes of harrow by frank yerby for sale online ebay. The civil war is much more infocus in gwtw, whereas it really only comes into focus in the last 20 pages of foxes of harrow. In 1946 he became the first africanamerican to publish a bestseller with the foxes of harrow. His writing, as in the foxes of harrow, is color blind refreshing in a world increasingly obsessed with race.

Most prominent among these is the importance of social position, which, because of the influence of the aristocratic mentality, must be attained by the protagonist. First rate entertainment, in a full bodied, lusty regional novel of new orleans and the bayou plantation reaches a two generation story spanning the years from 1825 when the personable radheaded gambler was picked off a river sand bar where hed been stranded, and gambled his way to success and the hand of a cold and lovely creole. He gambled, won and built harrow, the greatest mansion house and plantation in louisiana. Find books like the foxes of harrow delta diamond library from the worlds largest community of readers. The foxes of harrow was written by a black man, and the men in it northern, southern, black, five stars. Book description stephen fox born out of wedlock, banished from his homeland. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.

As far as characterization is concerned, a handsome blonde or redhaired protagonist, usually an outcast by choice or circumstances, always figures as the yerby hero or. The foxes of harrow by frank yerby, june 1976, buccaneer books edition, hardcover. The foxes of harrow, yerbys first book, was released by twentieth century fox in 1947. This book, published in 1946, seven years after gone with the wind, is. As far as characterization is concerned, a handsome blonde or redhaired protagonist, usually an outcast by choice or circumstances, always figures as the yerby hero or heroine. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

The foxes of harrow, released in 1947, like a lot of fox movies, is reminiscent of classics made at other studios. Critics connect this state of affairs with whats taken to be yerbys renunciation of the protest novel projects of africanamerican authors in the middle of the twentieth century. A december 1947 ebony article called the figure the biggest bonanza ever pocketed by a colored writer and stated that the book was the first negroauthored novel ever bought by a hollywood studio. The storyline is derived from the 1946 eponymous novel the foxes of harrow by frank yerby. The foxes of harrow is an elaborate filmization of frank yerbys novel. The foxes of harrow book by frank yerby thriftbooks. Passed 1h 57min action, drama, romance 24 september 1947 usa in. Frank yerby was the first africanamerican writer to become a. The story follows stephen fox from his life as a clever gambler in the early 19th century and its trials, to becoming a planter of some renown and considerable wealth and his fixation with the beautiful woman he wanted as wife and mistress of his lovely plantation acquired as a result of gambling and a duel. The book bore more than a passing resemblance to other historical romances like gone with the wind and anthony adverse, but its firsttime author was an original. It is a story of a man who raises himself from a mississippi gambler to someone who owns. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. The foxes of harrow was written by a black man, and the men in it northern, southern, black, i stand by it. This year marks the sixtyfifth anniversary of one of his.

In 1825 he came to the new world ragged and starving, with a tendollar gold piece and a pearl stick pin and just one real possession, a thing he could not sellhis pride. Stahl, it builds into a powerful drama of an adventurers rise to fame and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The foxes of harrow by frank yerby fantastic fiction. When stephen fox arrived in new orleans in 1825 on a pig boat, with a tendollar gold piece and a pearl stick pin, he pitted himself against the indolent, slaveridden, castebound planters with the skill and daring of the cardsharp he was. I was lucky enough to find a copy of this beautiful book, the foxes of harrow, printed in 1947 and still in lovely condition. Other articles where the foxes of harrow is discussed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.