Sow the Seeds of Hemp

by Gary Jennings

Book Overview

Unwillingly at first, Stewart joined Murrell in the life of an outlaw, masquerading as a gang member. As time passed, however, he had to ask himself: Was he acting unwillingly? Though repelled by Murrell's cold-blooded ambitions, he was captivated by the man.

When at last Stewart undertook to demolish Murrell's blueprint for revolution, he was torn between his duty to society and his own muddled emotions. Was he serving justice or playing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393335704
• ISBN13: 9780393335705
• Release Date: May 1976
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Sow the Seed of Hemp

Well what can I say ... I love everything Gary Jennings ever wrote. The only thing I didn't like about this one was that is was a small and hence short story...

Hard to find but worth it for Jennings fans

If you like Gary Jennings' historical novels, here's another winner. Unlike the others, this one takes place in the US, about 170 years ago. Our protagonist gets involved in some unsavory business involving slavery and-- as with almost all Jennings novels-- a quest for revenge. This isn't as kinky sexually as "Journeyer" or "Raptor" or "Spangle" or "Aztec" or "Aztec Autumn," but his trademark violence is here in some abundance. A good read, and as always with Jennings, it provides a closely-observed view of the era. Worth tracking down!

A must-read if you like America in the mid 1800's

Unfortunately, this is the only Jennings book I've had the chance to read. However, I'm currently half-way through for the second time - and I NEVER read a book twice. His writing style and attention to detail, though sometimes grotesque, it captivating. Jennings has a way of drawing the reader into the story. He paints a vivid picture of the filth that existed in that time period, something you don't get a feel for in the movies. But you can well imagine it through this story. If you have any way of getting hold of a copy, I encourage you to. Well worth the time it takes to read.