The Blackford Oakes Reader

by William F. Buckley Jr.

Book Overview

It all started when editor Sam Vaughan asked William F. Buckley, "Why don't you try a novel?" To which America's most renowned conservative replied, "Sam, why don't you play a trumpet concerto?"... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836280989
• ISBN13: 9780836280982
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Tantalizing Appetizers

Ingenious as always, Buckley escorts you through an introduction to his Blackford Oakes characters and makes you want to get to know them better. Helps you decides exactly where to continue the journey, exploring them and yourself. Also opens the door to your own character studies, if you are so inclined. Most enlightening!