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The Son
The Son
Author: Philipp Meyer
Philipp Meyer, the acclaimed author of American Rust, returns with The Son: an epic of the American West and a multigenerational saga of power, blood, land, and oil that follows the rise of one unforgettable Texas family, from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the to the oil booms of the 20th century.Harrowing, panoramic, and deeply evocative, ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780857209436
ISBN-10: 0857209434
Publication Date: 6/30/2013
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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Agree with the review here by Cathy in 2014. There is a chart of the major characters in the front of the book that helps with keeping track of who is who. Main characters include 1) a man kidnapped by Indians as a young boy, who later becomes a Texas Ranger and acquires huge amounts of land for a cattle ranch; 2) his son, who falls in love with a Mexican neighbor; and 3) his granddaughter, who moves the family business from cattle to oil. Something like Giant, but waaaaaaaay more realistic.


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