Castle Garden

by Bill Albert and Bill Alpert

Book Overview

He had arrived in America in 1887, but we first met him in 1906 when it seemed he may be approaching the end of his story, for he has been arrested from blowing up the ex-governor of Idaho, a murder... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1877946672
• ISBN13: 9781877946677
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Permanent Press (NY)
• Length: 345 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Seeing into the Soul of America

Excellent book. Albert has created an unusual, interesting and sympathetic protagonist who takes us on a bumpy ride through turn-of-the-century America. During our travels we explore some of the fundamental forces that shaped our country -- immigration, the spirit of the great West, and the tug of rugged individualism versus socialist demands for collective protection of human rights -- forces that still resonate loudly today. We meet some mighty interesting characters, too. Albert has a flair for creating vibrant scenes and authentic dialogue. A great deal of careful research obviously went into the creation of this work, which bears fruit in historical authenticity and realism. This book will grow in stature as it is discovered by more readers.