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This 50th anniversary edition restores Richard Powell s uproarious 1959 New York Times bestselling novel and includes a new preface by the author. Pioneer, Go Home! ranks among the most entertaining of Powell s 19 published novels. Originally released by Scribner s in 1959, it was the immediate followup to the author s bestknown novel, The Philadelphian. Like its predecessor, Pioneer received rave reviews, spent weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and was made into a popular movie (1962 s Follow That Dream starring Elvis Presley). The similarities end there, for with the new novel Powell chose satirical comedy over high drama with frequently sidesplitting results. Pioneer, Go Home! relates the adventures of the Kwimpers, a motley clan of New Jersey Pineys who break down on the side of a southern highway project and decide to claim squatter s rights. Call them hicks or bumpkins, if you like, but these Kwimpers are a heap more resourceful than most folks give them credit for and at least ten times as stubborn! When the government orders them to vacate, Pop Kwimper gets his dander up and the die is cast. Hilarity ensues as the family defends its humble homestead against a massed onslaught of conniving bureaucrats, Mother Nature, and the mob. This warm and witty satire of little man versus Big Gummint features a fastpaced story, a wonderful cast of characters, and dozens of memorable, laughoutloud moments. You can t help but cheer for the heroic Kwimpers as they thumb their noses at the authorities, make a living off the land, and stand up to gunhappy gamblers. Meantime, young Toby Kwimper ( he has the strength of a giant because his heart is pure ) and the babysitter, the remarkable Holly Jones, find the time to fall in love though it takes Toby some time to realize that Holly is real growed up. Fish and fishing are recurring themes in many of Richard Powell s novels, and there s plenty of both to go around in Pioneer, Go Home!
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- Q: What is the plot of 'Pioneer, Go Home!'? A: 'Pioneer, Go Home!' follows the Kwimper family, a resourceful clan of New Jersey Pineys, as they face off against government bureaucrats after they claim squatter's rights on a southern highway project. The story combines humor and satire as the family defends their home against various challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pioneer, Go Home!'? A: The author of 'Pioneer, Go Home!' is Richard Powell, known for his entertaining novels and satirical writing.
- Q: What are the key themes in this book? A: Key themes in 'Pioneer, Go Home!' include resilience, family dynamics, and the humorous struggle of the little man against bureaucratic authority. Fishing also serves as a recurring motif.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pioneer, Go Home!' have? A: 'Pioneer, Go Home!' has a total of 268 pages.
- Q: Is this edition of 'Pioneer, Go Home!' a special edition? A: Yes, this is the 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Pioneer, Go Home!', which includes a new preface by the author.
- Q: In what condition is the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in very good shape.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Pioneer, Go Home!' have? A: 'Pioneer, Go Home!' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What genre does 'Pioneer, Go Home!' belong to? A: 'Pioneer, Go Home!' is categorized as a humorous novel.
- Q: When was 'Pioneer, Go Home!' published? A: 'Pioneer, Go Home!' was published on January 26, 2009.
- Q: Can you describe the main characters in 'Pioneer, Go Home!'? A: The main characters include Pop Kwimper, who is stubborn and resourceful, and young Toby Kwimper, who has a pure heart and falls in love with babysitter Holly Jones. The novel features a vivid cast that enhances the comedic narrative.