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Robert Lanham

    Robert Lanham crafts satirical anthropological studies that dissect contemporary American culture with sharp wit and keen observation. His writing excels at revealing the absurdities embedded in everyday life, offering readers a humorous yet critical lens on modern society. Known for his distinctive voice, Lanham's work has graced numerous prominent publications, solidifying his reputation as a perceptive commentator on cultural trends. His unique approach invites readers to engage with the nuances of society through a satirical, insightful perspective.

    The Hipster Handbook
    The Red Bird and the Devil
    • The Red Bird and the Devil

      • 286 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The Red Bird and the Devil is the story of Henry Woodward's remarkable life as Carolina's first Indian trader and his role in settling the colony. There, he lived with the Native Americans, the only Englishman in four hundred miles. Held prisoner by the Spanish in St. Augustine and rescued in a daring raid, he served as a surgeon ion a buccaneer ship, was shipwrecked in a hurricane, and miraculously ended up back in Carolina Colony as one of its first settlers.Overcoming political intrigue, personal loss, and physical hardship, Henry became one of the most important figures in the colony. His legacy is tangled -- was he a friend or a foe of the Native Americans? Was he a pawn of the ruthless English Lords Proprietors who owned the colony,, America's first frontiersman, or both?

      The Red Bird and the Devil
    • A humorous journey inside the hipster style phenomenon offers a close-up look at the hipster lifestyle and vocabulary--from vintage clothing and preferences in beer to dining, grooming, and tattoo choices

      The Hipster Handbook