Paul Leicester Ford

The Great K. & A. Robbery (eBook, ePUB)

A Wild West Adventure of Justice and Lawlessness

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Great K. & A. Robbery," Paul Leicester Ford masterfully weaves a tale of crime and intrigue set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America. This engaging novel explores the complexities of human psychology as it delves into the minds of thieves and lawmen alike. Ford's narrative style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and sharply-drawn characters, crafting a vivid tableau of the era's cultural milieu. Published in 1896, the novel reflects the burgeoning interest in detective fiction and the sensationalism that surrounded the criminal underworld, making it a notable precursor to the modern mystery genre. Paul Leicester Ford, an accomplished author and historian, was deeply influenced by his experiences in a rapidly industrializing America. His intimate knowledge of railway systems and the socio-economic dynamics of the time informs the plot intricacies of this novel. Ford's literary oeuvre often intertwines historical events with fictional narratives, a technique evident in "The Great K. & A. Robbery," showcasing his skill at bridging fact and fiction while illuminating contemporary societal concerns. Fans of historical fiction and crime literature will find "The Great K. & A. Robbery" to be a compelling read that not only entertains but also invites reflection on moral ambiguity and justice. Ford's meticulous storytelling delivers an exhilarating plunge into a world of daring heists and complex motivations, making this novel a must-read for anyone intrigued by crime stories and historical narratives alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 181
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066161606
• Artikelnr.: 58757560

Autorenporträt

Paul Leicester Ford, an American novelist and biographer, was born in Brooklyn as the son of Gordon Lester Ford and Emily Fowler Ford. Ford was Noah Webster's great-grandson and the brother of historian Worthington C. Ford. He wrote about the lives of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and others, edited Thomas Jefferson's works, and authored several novels that were quite successful, including The Honorable Peter Stirling, Story of an Untold Love, Janice Meredith, Wanted a Matchmaker, and Wanted a Chaperon. Ford's edition of The Writings of Thomas Jefferson is still recognized as a monument of American historical research, having established the bar for documentary editing for half a century until the publication of the first volume of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, edited by Julian P. Boyd. Ford's edition is still noteworthy for its accurate transcription from original manuscripts and meticulous annotation of the papers chosen for publishing. The Ford edition came in two versions: a 10-volume edition published between 1892 and 1896, and a 14-volume limited-numbered edition printed in 1904, known as the "Federal" edition.