Silas Timberman

A Novel

Fiction & Literature, Historical
Cover of the book Silas Timberman by Howard Fast, Open Road Media
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Howard Fast ISBN: 9781453234945
Publisher: Open Road Media Publication: December 13, 2011
Imprint: Open Road Media Language: English
Author: Howard Fast
ISBN: 9781453234945
Publisher: Open Road Media
Publication: December 13, 2011
Imprint: Open Road Media
Language: English

As the Red Scare grips America, a midwestern literature professor becomes an unlikely hero in the struggle for freedom

Professor Silas Timberman has never been one for theatrics. A quiet American literature professor at a mid-sized college, Timberman decides to build a semester’s course around the democratic ideals of Mark Twain—a subject that under normal circumstances would not arouse the suspicions of the university administration. But as the Korean War rages on and congressional investigations of potential Communists gain traction, no amount of ideological nuance is safe. When Timberman is asked to renounce his work or face the repercussions, he finds that not only his tenure but also his very freedom is at stake.

 

Inspired by Fast’s own persecution at the hands of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Silas Timberman is a gripping record of the injustices of McCarthyism and a rousing ode to those who fought against it.

 

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author’s estate.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

As the Red Scare grips America, a midwestern literature professor becomes an unlikely hero in the struggle for freedom

Professor Silas Timberman has never been one for theatrics. A quiet American literature professor at a mid-sized college, Timberman decides to build a semester’s course around the democratic ideals of Mark Twain—a subject that under normal circumstances would not arouse the suspicions of the university administration. But as the Korean War rages on and congressional investigations of potential Communists gain traction, no amount of ideological nuance is safe. When Timberman is asked to renounce his work or face the repercussions, he finds that not only his tenure but also his very freedom is at stake.

 

Inspired by Fast’s own persecution at the hands of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Silas Timberman is a gripping record of the injustices of McCarthyism and a rousing ode to those who fought against it.

 

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author’s estate.

More books from Open Road Media

Cover of the book Sappho's Leap by Howard Fast
Cover of the book The Status Civilization by Howard Fast
Cover of the book The Ghosts of Rathburn Park by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Fluke by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Flight from Nevèrÿon by Howard Fast
Cover of the book The Sonny Baca Novels by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Another Eden by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Trail South from Powder Valley by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Nowhere by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Murder in the Queen's Armes by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Shadowheart by Howard Fast
Cover of the book The Knight of Rosecliffe by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Not Exactly What I Had in Mind by Howard Fast
Cover of the book Asterisk by Howard Fast
Cover of the book The Lucifer Crusade by Howard Fast
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy