Frank garvin yerby september 5, 1916 november 29, 1991 was a writer, best known for his historical novel the foxes of harrow, which was the first novel written by an africanamerican to become a best seller frank yerby was born in augusta, georgia, the second of four children. This item is sold in aid of casa caritas in kempton park, a home for disabled persons. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Born in augusta, georgia to rufus garvin yerby, an african american, and wilhelmina smythe, who was caucasian, yerby was originally noted for writing romance novels set in the antebellum south. Kit gerardo is the dashing young man at the center of the novel. He was an africanamerican author of popular historical fiction. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Frank yerby was the celebrated andin some circlesnotorious africanamerican novelist, poet, and popular writer who rose to fame with the publication of the foxes of harrow in 1946. Buy a cheap copy of golden hawk book by frank yerby. All books are first editions unless otherwise noted. The golden hawk and a woman called fancy by frank yerby. Frank yerby was an outstanding author and this is another example of his great writing. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Frank garvin yerby was born in augusta on september 5, 1916, to wilhemenia and rufus yerby. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Two other works of yerbys, the golden hawk and the saracen blade were also adapted for the big screen. This is an ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly hardcover book, good condition but not perfect, cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. He graduated from haines institute 1933 and paine college 1937, both located in augusta. Author frank yerbys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Cindy said she would work on the book after she caught up with the princess books. Frank yerby, protest, and the picturesque by hollis.
In 1946 he wrote is second work entitled, the foxes of harrow. His mother was scotsirish and his father african american. The golden hawk by yerby, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please notify us within 24 hours of purchase if you would like to cancel an order, as prompt cancellation will reduce the likelihood that you will incur return. The saracen blade by yerby, frank used books and rare. Frank yerby was the first african american to have a book purchased by a major hollywood studio and adapted into a screen play. The golden hawk a woman called fancy by frank yerby. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there we just had to let you know. Abaa the golden hawk by yerby, frank search for rare books. Augusta, georgia, native frank yerby lived his life and his literary career struggling with racism and became an internationally bestselling author of historical fiction, but the isolation he encountered in his native country forced him to conclude his remarkable career as an american exile in spain. Frank yerby books biography and list of works author. Yerby continued his education at fisk university in nashville, tennessee, where he received an m.
Frank yerby books biography and list of works author of the. If cindy writes on the list and says she has done a lot of work on it, then i will release it. The plot of the golden hawk as with the saracen blade is depressing even somewhat nihilistic and its that fact, and the almost complete lack of humor in the story, and certainly in the protagonist, kit gerardo, that keep me from recommending this book, or the work of frank yerby. Books by frank yerby all formats hardcover paperback sort by. Illustrated card, light rubbing, creasing to spine, used paperback. Frank yerby is the author of books such as the foxes of harrow. The foxes harrow, which starred rex harrison and maureen ohara. Every few years a scholar rediscovers frank yerby 19161991, the black bestselling author whose most famous novels, including the foxes of harrow 1946, the golden hawk 1948, the saracen blade 1952, and judas, my brother 1968 have little or nothing to do with race protest. The treasure of pleasant valley by frank yerby and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in augusta, georgia to rufus garvin yerby, an african american, and wilhelmina. In midcentury, yerby began writing a series of bestselling historical novels ranging from the athens of pericles to europe in the dark ages. Description additional information payment shipping collection about casa caritas description.
In 1946 his first novel, the foxes of harrow, was an immediate success. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The golden hawk u hardcover large print, june 1, 1980. The golden hawk by frank yerby, printed and published by. See all books authored by frank yerby, including judas my brother, and mckenzies hundred, and more on. Buy the golden hawk and a woman called fancy by frank yerby, in good condition. Frank yerby is currently considered a single author. Yerby wont fit the standard narrative for african american writers.
Money order, cashiers check, personal check, this is. Although little remembered today, frank yerby was one of the last great writers of swashbuckling adventure novels. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy. Born in augusta, georgia, in september 1916, his first work, the poem, health card won the ohenry memorial award. They called him the golden hawk, kit gerado, whose tawny mane and. Click to read more about the golden hawk by frank yerby. Frank yerby books list of books by author frank yerby. Frank yerby, author info, published books, bio, photo. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with. Frank yerby, in full frank garvin yerby, born sept.
Golden hawk ulverscroft large print series authors. In the golden hawk he tackled the quintessential swashbuckler subject, piracy on the high seas. They called him the golden hawk, kit gerado, whose tawny mane and fierce hungers were know and feared thoughout the caribbean. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank yerby books online. Frank garvin yerby september 5, 1916 november 29, 1991 was an american historical novelist. He wrote thirtytwo additional novels that sold over fiftyfive million copies. Several of his books were made into successful films. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Frank garvin yerby 19160905september 5, 1916 19911129november 29, 1991 was. Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for any reason, with the exception of madeto order items, where supplies have been purchased or work begun on the item.
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