Howard Fast stands as one of the most prolific American writers of the twentieth century. With over eighty works spanning fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and screenplays, his literary output is remarkable for its sheer volume and its consistently lively, deft storytelling. Fast dedicated his writing to championing social justice, seamlessly merging a profound commitment to fairness with an engaging narrative style. His unique ability to weave powerful social commentary into compelling stories has solidified his place as a significant voice in American literature.
With extraordinary power and passion, master storyteller Howard Fast unearths the dry bones of the past and resurrects them for our times. In this thrilling and illuminating study of the history of the Jews, he takes readers from the nomadic life of the Beni Yisrael some 4,000 years ago to the triumphant creation of the Israel nation in 1948.
A novel set in the Border country, concerning the meeting of two families. The author has written twelve novels including "The Maid of Buttermere" and "Josh Lawton" as well as several works of non-fiction, the most recent being the biography of Richard Burton, "Rich".
Dan Lavette-the roughneck son of an Italian fisherman. He battled out of the rubble of the San Francisco earthquake to build a mighty shipping empire; rose to the gilded heights of Nob Hill society through a loveless marriage to the daughter of the city's wealthiest family -and risked it all for the beautiful Oriental woman who was his secret, scandalous passion. This is the story of America's newcomers, whose hungers were fed only with hope...And of the bold few who built that hope into a world of money and power... Who dreamed the American dream and made American history, while the new century came of age.
Set in the 1870s, this narrative chronicles the Cheyenne Indians' desperate quest to return home from Oklahoma to Wyoming and Montana. Led by Little Wolf, around 300 Cheyenne face overwhelming odds against General Crook's 10,000 troops, with only 60 achieving freedom. The author conducted extensive research in the late 1930s, engaging with Cheyenne experts to authentically portray their struggle. This work marked the beginning of the author's popular acclaim and inspired the classic film Cheyenne Autumn.
Warmongers challenge assumptions about the value of war in the past and the present; examining major historical figues and events, it will provoke discussion about when and in what circumstances force is ever really justified - pertinent at a time of ongoing war in, and war-weariness about, Syria and Afghanistan.
The best-selling novel about a slave revolt in ancient Rome and the basis for the popular motion picture. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
The story of an enterprising young man who works his way from humble beginnings on New York's Lower East Side to success in Hollywood fledgling film industry.
Being Red is an intimate memoir of an extraordinary time--the years Howard Fast, one of our nation's most popular authors, spent in the American Communist Party, and under the constant surveillance of the FBI. 8-page photo insert.
Hardcover, Missing jacket.1979,First Edition Houghton Mifflin Company, Book Club Edition, Gilt lettering on spine. 337 Name in flap very good copy. Minor wear on edges spine. (please see the pictures) Quick and safe shipping. M-01
Set during the American Revolution, the narrative follows the capture, trial, and execution of a Hessian drummer boy, delving into the complex moral dilemmas of war. It highlights the challenges faced by a Quaker family who risked their safety to shelter him, showcasing the tensions between their beliefs and the harsh realities of conflict. Through this poignant story, readers are invited to reflect on themes of compassion, loyalty, and the human cost of war.