Jack schaefer first blood book

Schaefers first success as a novelist came in 1949 with his memorable novel shane, set in wyoming. A former major in the united states army military police corps, reacher roams the united states taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations. First blood by jack schaefer western paperback book 1961 ebay. Buy first blood and other stories by schaefer, jack from amazon s fiction books store. Mar 28, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of jack schaefer books online.

Buy the paperback book first blood and other stories by jack schaefer at indigo. The short novels of jack schaefer by jack schaefer. His popular western novels include shane 1949 and monte walsh. But it is his first novel, shane, published in 1949, and the movie that was made from. Jack schaefer, 83, author of westerns, including shane the new. Jack schaefer s first novel tends to transcend the western genre. This collection may have included an introduction by schaefer. The short novels of jack schaefer by jack warner schaefer. His plots can seem at first to be very cliche, but the way he handles his characters and setting are anything but. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.

First blood and other stories kindle edition by schaefer, jack. Old ramon also won the ohioana book award in 1961, and was chosen as an american library association notable book. First printing, so stated, this is an original novelnot a reprint. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. A suggested list of literary criticism on jack schaefer s shane. Schaefer was married twice, his second wife moving to santa fe with him.

First blood, his second novel, and a book of short stories entitled the big range were published in 1953. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote. Jack schaefers first novel tends to transcend the western genre. Despite the fact that he wrote western novels, he had never been to the west for much of his life. Schaefer s first and most successful novel, shane, was published in 1949. The listed critical essays and books will be invaluable for writing essays and papers on shane.

Few realized that schaefer himself had never been anywhere near the west. Jack schaefer books list of books by author jack schaefer. See all books authored by jack schaefer, including shane, and monte walsh, and more on. This western was originally published in 1953 by jack schaeffer who was the author of a group of fine westerns including shane and monty walsh. The book basically introduced the lone hero that traveled the frontier righting wrongs.

First blood and other stories by jack schaefer alibris. Nevertheless, he continued writing successful westerns, selling his home in connecticut and moving to santa fe, new mexico in 1955. The profits from the book and movie enabled schaefer to move in 1954 to a ranch near cerrillos, 20 miles southwest of santa fe. Buy first blood and other stories by jack schaefer online at alibris. The next year schaefer published the canyon and another book of stories entitled the pioneers. Dorothy m johnson introduction and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Schaefer was born in cleveland, ohio, the son of an attorney. The short novels of jack schaefer 1967, novellas mavericks 1967, juvenile hal west. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jack schaefer really knows how to write a good western. Spine creasing and a piece of tape over a tear on bottom edge. Jack reacher is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by british author jim grant under the pen name lee child. First blood, schaefer s followup to shane, tells the tale of jess harker, a young stagecoach driver finding his way in this comingofage story.

Jun 30, 2017 in these classic stories acclaimed author jack schaefer yet again captures the spirit and adventure of the old west. Jack schaefer, a newspaperman turned author of westerns whose. First blood and other stories, book by jack schaefer. First blood is really the story about a young man having to grow up and the struggle between law and vigilantism in the developing west. Nov 28, 2015 the love triangle between shane, starret and miriam, barely noticeable in the book, is down played in the movie, but other than that there are no major differences.

Jack schaefer has 35 books on goodreads with 20679 ratings. Introduction i was about thirteen years old the first time i read shane, the same age as bob starrett, the narrator of this wonderful novel by jack schaefer. The movie even comes close to approximating the first person narration of the book which is told from the point of view of starrets young son. Shane inspired george stevenss movie with the same title. Jack schaefer project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. First blood and other stories by jack schaefer, paperback. Shane, first blood, the canyon, company of cowards, the kean land. Jack schaefer was born in cleveland, the son of carl walter schaefer, attorney. First blood which is, in fact, a novelwas originally published by houghton mifflin in 1953.

Schaefer continued writing after shane, turning out two short novels, first blood and canyon. From 19291930 he attended graduate school at columbia university, but left without completing his master of arts degree. Back cover has some bending and small amount of creasing. Jesse harker was just a raw kid, but they pinned a tin star on him and f. Eight stories 1978, short stories the collected stories of jack schaefer 1985, short stories.

Jack schaefer became a published author in 1949 with shane. Most of the books in this collection have a unread appearance, many obviously have not been read. First blood, schaefers followup to shane, tells the tale of jess harker, a young stagecoach driver finding his way in this coming. Jack schaefer, western novelist best known for his 1949 classic shane. First blood, schaefer s followup to shane, tells the tale of jess harker, a young stagecoach driver finding his. Western gallery 1971 an american bestiary 1973 conversations with a pocket gopher and other outspoken neighbors 1978 jack schaefer and the american west. Schaefer s novel monte walsh was made into a movie in 1970, with lee marvin in the title role, and again in 2003 as a tv movie starring tom selleck. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. From 19291930 he attended graduate school at columbia university, but left without completing his master of. In 1929 he graduated from oberlin college with a major in english. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jack schaefer was a journalist and writer known for his authentic and memorable characters set in the american west.

Hardcover concurrently published by houghton mifflins dolphin editions. The short novels of jack schaefer by jack schaefer kirkus. First blood by jack schaefer western paperback book 1961. Buy a cheap copy of first blood book by jack schaefer. Jess admires race crimm, the companys top messenger, for his stature and wild. Free study guide for shane by jack schaeferbiography. Jack schaefer, a newspaperman turned author of westerns whose bestknown work was the novel shane, died thursday at st.

His most famous work is shane, which was made into a critically acclaimed movie, and the short story stubby pringles christmas 1964. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jack schaefer, a newspaperman turned author of westerns whose most. Jan 27, 1991 jack schaefer, a newspaperman turned author of westerns whose bestknown work was the novel shane, died thursday at st. Shane 1949 first blood 1953 the big range 1953 novele the canyon 1953 the pioneers 1954 novele. Mar 14, 2019 schaefer was born in cleveland, ohio, the son of an attorney. Jack schaefer was born in cleveland, ohio, and was the son of a german american attorney.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading first blood and other stories. First blood, schaefers followup to shane, tells the tale of jess harker, a young stagecoach driver finding his way in this comingofage story. He attended graduate school at columbia university from 192930, but left without completing his master of arts degree. Jess admires race crimm, the companys top messenger, for his stature and wild abandon and would have shucked ten years of his life to be driving beside him. Western author jack schaefer 190791 page at readers of the. Rather than telling another story about sleek gunslingers murdering each other with little regard, jack writes a book that looks at the history of the united states through a mythical lens. Schaefer received the western literature associations distinguished achievement award in 1975 and the saddleman award in 1986 from the western writers of america. First blood and other stories kindle edition by schaefer. He graduated from oberlin college in 1929 with a major in english. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of shane and what it means.

He is best known for his debut novel shane, which was adapted into a classic film. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jack schaefer books online. He next tried childrens literature with old ramon, a book that was later awarded the newbery honor roll. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. After shane, schaefer wrote another short novel, first blood, which was made into the 1953 film the silver whip, starring robert wagner as the. At 17 jesse harker had seen little of what life was re. Published in 1949, this book is a western classic read in schools, but i had never heard of it before. First blood, 1953 a shorter version of first blood, in colliers, 1952, under title. A companion volume to the recently published collected stories offers a range of schaefer s work in five short novels. Jun 01, 2017 in these classic stories acclaimed author jack schaefer yet again captures the spirit and adventure of the old west. Jack schaefer 19071991 is an american novelist of western fiction.

His other books included first blood 1953, the canyon 1953. First blood a stirring saga of the old west, full of heroism, brutality and unquenchable passion, by the author of the famous and immortal shane. In these classic stories acclaimed author jack schaefer yet again captures the spirit and adventure of the old west. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. First blood and other stories book by jack schaefer, shorter version entitled the silver whip published in colliers magazine in 1952. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Jack warner schaefer november 19, 1907 january 24, 1991 was a twentiethcentury american author known for his westerns. However, the setting in shane at the starretts homestead was about a days ride from sheridan, but in the motion picture version was shot mostly in the grand tetons.