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Fire on the Mountain
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Fire on the Mountain
Presenting an alternative version of African American history, this novel explores what might have happened if John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry had been successful.
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It’s 1959 in socialist Virginia. The Deep South is an independent black nation called Nova Africa. The second Mars expedition is about to touch down on the red planet, and a pregnant scientist is climbing the Blue Ridge in search of her great grandfather, a teenage slave who fought with John Brown in Harriet Tubman's guerrilla army.
Long unavailable in English, this bold novel tells the tale of what might have happened if John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry had succeeded—and the Civil War had been started by the abolitionists, not the slave owners.
Fire on the Mountain by Terry Bisson explores this riveting alternate history with vivid imagination and compelling narrative.
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Fire on the Mountain by Terry Bisson is praised for its imaginative revisioning of history, particularly the Civil War, drawing comparisons to Philip K. Dick's approach with World War Two in his work. The book is noted for its memorable characters and their resonance long after reading. Critics highlight Bisson's talent in depicting pivotal historical moments and the emotional depth evoked in his storytelling, creating a world that feels both sweet and poignant.
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ISBN: 9781604860870
Publisher: PM Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: PM Press
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 166g
Pages: 156
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About the Author
Terry Bisson is the host of SF in SF, a popular science-fiction reading-series. He is the author of several books, including The Cat's Pajamas, Greetings & Other Stories, and Numbers Don't Lie. He lives in San Francisco.
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