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Jakes, John
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The author's official site, promoting his historical novels: includes biography, contact information, an excerpt from his latest book, and bibliography.
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The John Jakes Web Site Home Page Times bestseller from the writer the Los Angeles Times called the godfather of the historical novel SAVANNAH (Or) A Gift for Mr. LincolnA gem John Jakes personalizes (Sherman's March) with his trademark talents: brisk plotting, exhaustive research, realistic characters and...Contains biography, fast facts, a trivia quiz, an August 2002 interview with Book Reporter, and a book review and excerpt of "Charleston."
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Authors on the Web John Jakes Jakes won legions of fans with his Kent Family Chronicles and the North and South trilogy. Now Jakes presents Charleston, an epic novel which takes readers back in time to this historic southern city. From the 1720s through the Civil...The author's papers from 1973 to 2001 are available for research and consultation.
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John Jakes Papers, 1973-2001 An extensive exhibition of Jakes's work was mounted by Barbara Brannon and Vanessa Farr in December 1993 to mark Mr. Jakes's initial donation of these papers.The collection consists of notes and correspondence relating to the American Bicentennial Series (Kent Family...Contains information on the companion guide to the author's life and works.
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Greenwood Publishing Group I1 SubjectsTitle and SubtitleISBNAuthorKeyword img src images/I1_title.gif width 447 height 36...News article describes how the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina honored the author with its Reflection Society Tribute award.
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islandpacket.com Local News S local obituaries weather traffic business state national world stocks elections/politics technology health Search Search everything in the Lowcountry and the Coastal Empire. Home News Local John Jakes receives tribute for contributions to the arts Work to open arts center...A fan poem dedicated to the author.
http://www.romedome.com/poetry/sciflerihews/johnjakes.htm
Many of the author's books may be found in braille format.
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Bookshare.org Books by Author Here is a list of our books by John Jakes There are 19 books by this author in our collection. These are books 0 through 9 of 19. Click on the numbered links to move sequentially through the list. Click...Includes message boards, mailing lists and chat rooms for the author's Kent Chronicles.
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John Jakes Catharton Authors S sales inassociation with: UK sales inassociation with: Canadian sales inassociation with: Second hand sales inassociation with: all of Catharton just Authors Catharton: Authors: J: Jakes, John John Jakes Bored? Meet people at Café Catharton Websites: johnjakes.com Message Boards: Suggest...The author's book, "American Dreams," is reviewed by Patricia Ann Jones.
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Critic's Corner American Dreams John Jakes Jakes first introduced readers to the Crown family, a German-American immigrant dynasty, in his best selling novel Homeland This much anticipated follow-up American Dreams immerses readers in America's turbulent history at the beginning of a new century. Those who thrilled...Meredith Allard interviews the author regarding his life and works.
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The Copperfield Review Books may well be the only true magic. Alice Hoffman Welcome to the Summer, 2005 edition of The Copperfield Review, a journal for readers and writers of historical fiction. We believe that by understanding the lessons from the past through...Includes a synopsis of the books, "The Bastard" and "The Rebels," and a brief biography.
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John Jakes: The Bastard and The Rebels England to claim a promised inheritance. Set to flight by his father's family, Philippe takes passage aboard an American bound ship, where a tough minded but sympathetic American ship master (Harry Morgan) gives Philippe his first lessons in becoming an...Tom Linthicum of Baltimore Sun reviews the author's book, "Charleston."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pi.../entertainment/books/3942886.htm
An examination of the author's world of "Brak the Barbarian."
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The Road to Khurdisan Down from the north rode a wild barbarian, Down from the north with his sword in his hand. Down from the north rode Brak the barbarian, Seeking the way to a far-distant land. Bound for the south and the warm..."Great Expectations" is adapted with musical lyrics by the author for a stage play in August, 2001.
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Goodspeed Musicals 2003 Past Productions 2001 Great Expectations Pip escapes the decayed clutches of Miss Havisham when a mysterious benefactor transforms him into a gentleman of London. A lush score by Mel Marvin accompanies Pip’s grand adventures in this compelling adaptation by best-selling novelist John Jakes (NORTH AND...Contains a message board for fans of the author's book and the mini-series, "North and South."
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Yahoo! Groups northandsouth Messages 8008-8042 of 8042 You can search the group for older messages. Yahoo! 360° Keep connected to your friends and family through blogs, photos and more. Create your own 360° page now. Messages Messages Help Message Search: Post Message View: Simple Summary Expanded As:...Contains the author's filmography for his television mini-series.
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John Jakes (I) Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for John Jakes (I) Find where John Jakes is credited alongside another name John Jakes Email this page to a friend Update information: You may report errors and omissions on...Listing of the author's papers archived at his alma mater.
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He is the author of several books including a series of books titled The Kent Family Chronicles. Scope and Content: The John Jakes Papers consists mostly of typed manuscripts of The American Bicentennial Series with the author's handwritten corrections. Also...