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The Son
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An epic journey spanning a century and a half in Texas, America. Eli McCullough was born in 1836, the year that the Republic of Texas was declared an independent state. He was the first child of this new republic. Eight years later, he and his brother are kidnapped. They are left with nothing, barely their lives, whilst Eli watches his sister being raped and killed.
Slowly, he learns the ways and life of the Comanches as they battle to survive themselves against the incursions of the white settlers. But his progress within the tribe is matched by the tribe's own perilous journey, as an epidemic endangers their future. Eli is forced to leave the tribe and pursue his life elsewhere. He falls in love, has children, and becomes a Ranger working for the Government, but finds it hard to break his Comanche memories and ways. He lives to be 100 and tells his remarkable story.
Eli's son, Peter McCullough, endures the First World War and several Mexican attacks. His diaries tell of momentous and dangerous times as he tries to maintain the dynasty begun by his father, now named the Colonel.
At the age of eighty-six, Jeanne Anne McCullough is the fifth richest woman in Texas. She has…
The Son by Philipp Meyer is a captivating tale of ambition, survival, and the struggle to define one's place in a tumultuous landscape.
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The Son by Philipp Meyer is a multigenerational saga set in Texas that explores themes of ambition, power, and legacy. Reviewers praise its rich historical tapestry and complex characters, highlighting the sweeping narrative that covers several centuries. Some critics note its vivid depiction of the American frontier, complemented by Meyer's immersive storytelling and the emotional depth of the family saga.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781742754345
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: Vintage (Australia)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 576
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About the Author
Philipp Meyer grew up in a working class neighborhood in Baltimore. His mother is an artist; his father worked as an electrician, cabinet maker, and art installer before becoming a college science instructor. The neighborhood, Hampden, had been devastated by the collapse of various heavy industries, and crime and unemployment were rampant. Meyer attended city public schools until dropping out at age 16. He spent the next five years working as a bicycle mechanic and occasionally volunteering at Baltimore s Shock Trauma Center. At age 20, he began taking classes at a variety of colleges in Baltimore and decided to become a writer. He also decided to leave his hometown, and at 22, on his third attempt at applying to various Ivy League colleges, he was admitted to Cornell University. He graduated with a degree in English and a mountain of debt and headed for Wall Street to pay off his student loans. After getting a job with the Swiss investment bank UBS, Meyer did training in London and Zurich and was assigned to an elite group of derivatives traders, jokingly referred to as the genius desk. After several years at UBS, he d paid off most of his student loans and decided to pursue
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