Although browns theory was ignored by the scientific community, eckert believed the theory was valid and wrote the hab theory to warn humanity of the impending catastrophe. Eckerts plotline is terrifying and provides the reader with intense action, character developments. Sep 12, 2000 i chose this book because of the author, alan eckert, who is one of my favorite historical narrative writers. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I undertook writing the hab theory with the thought paramount in mind of writing a novelasvehicle in an effort to bring some sort of awareness into focus.
Boardman hab, was based on a real person, an electrical engineer named. Allan has written the hawks hill series, the winning of america series, and the mesmerian annals series. Allan w eckert bibliography biography kings and rulers wars ohio river valley shawnee indianskings and rulers pioneers united statesnorthwest, old indians of north americawars frontier and pioneer life tecumseh, shawnee chief, 176818 kenton, simon, 17551836. Eckert, seventime pulitzer prize nominee, has written 39 books, including his awardwinning incident at hawks hill and the frontiersmen, plus numerous other historical narratives, novels and nonfiction works, as well as books for young adults and children.
Eckert was superb historian, bringing life to the american frontier and the various people who shaped the united states. I found the hab theory, which is one of his earlier books. Eckert was an historian, naturalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter, and playwright. Hab is feisty 94yearold herbert allen boardman, who stages a faked presidential assassination attempt in order to alert humanity to some disturbing facts about the earths rotation. The hab theory by allan w eckert book cover, description, publication history. Eckerts plotline is terrifying and provides the reader with intens. The hab theory is a 1976 science fiction novel by american author allan w. I remembered that it concerned the reversal of the earths magnetic poles, something that does happen. Search for library items search for lists search for. Eckert was an american historian, historical novelist, and naturalist. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Polydisciplined scientist, herbert alan boardman, figures out earths cycles of pole shifts and wants to warn the world. Allan eckert book list allan eckert is the master storyteller of our age. Eckert s plotline is terrifying and provides the reader with intense action, character developments that reek with reality, and some of the finest mindbending. Eckerts plotline is terrifying and provides the reader with intense action, character developments that reek with reality, and some of the finest mindbending. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Eckert i guess the biggest revelation that resulted in my rereading of the hab theory, was just how bad my memory of the book was. Books by allan w eckert authors like allan w eckert what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. The hab theory by eckert, allan w little brown, 1976. The hab theory kindle edition by eckert, allan w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His novel incident at hawks hill was initially marketed to adults and selected by readers digest condensed books. Eckert s plotline is terrifying and provides the reader with intens. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. The author of forty published books plus one, the infinite dream, available the fall of 2011 by jesse stuart foundationhe was nominated on seven separate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was the recipient of an honorary doctor of humane letters from bowling green state.
All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Arctic regions natural disasters ice science fiction. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. A lot of interesting ideas, burdened with a formulaic plot. Eckert believed that the realworld facts and conclusions he quoted in the novel, were worthy of further exploration. Sep 12, 2000 buy the hab theory reprint by eckert, allan isbn. The hab theory download pdfepub ebook gets free book.
Allan wesley eckert january 30, 1931 july 7, 2011 was an american writer who specialized in historical novels for adults and children, and was also a naturalist. It was in the year 1963 when he became a published author when the great auk was released. As always, i have enjoyed the hab theory very much i have read many alan w. Eckert 2000, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york, and raised in the chicago, illinois area, but had been a longtime resident of bellefontaine, ohio, near where he attended college. He attempts to get attention by larping an assassination attempt on the president of the united states, using paraffin wax bullets.
The hab theory the chilling novel of global disaster. The author of forty published books plus one, the infinite dream, available the fall of 2011 by jesse stuart foundationhe was nominated on seven separate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was recipient of an honorary degree as doctor of humane letters from bowling green state. My personal favorite is the story of simon kenton the frontiersmen. Eckert, who in turn is based on a real person, hugh auchincloss brown 18791975, who privately published popular awakening concerning the impending flood in 1948 and cataclysms of the earth in 1967, about catastrophes that have beset our planet and the threat of similar events in the furure. The author of forty published booksplus one, the infinite dream, available the fall of 2011 by jesse stuart foundationhe was nominated on seven separate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was recipient of an honorary degree as doctor of humane letters from bowling green state. If you are interested in stories that read like adventure novels, yet are historically researched to be as accurate as possible, eckert is the author. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the hab theory. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Eckert, 9780316208598, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Books by allan w eckert authors like allan w eckert. The novel is from the apocalyptic fiction subgenre. Click to read more about the hab theory by allan w. Im attempting to get as many of his books as possible. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. See details the hab theory by eckert, allan paperback book the fast free shipping. Download or read the hab theory book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. Author allan wesley eckert was born on january 30, 1931 in buffalo, new york. Two small spots on top page edges, otherwise fine in priceclipped dust jacket with a few closed edge tears and light soiling. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Buy hab theory book online at best prices in india on. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Poor old herbert allen boardman after whom the theory is named is a sympathetic character despite shooting the president.
In a 1999 poll conducted by the ohioana library association, allan w. When he was just a young man, he hitched rides across the united states. Eckert, including the frontiersmen, and wilderness empire. The novel has a fairly large cast, but not unmanagably large. Eckert 19312011 was an american author of historical fiction, childrens novels and nonfiction books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. President himself is a likable guy and so is the president of kenya and his family, who play an increasingly important role throughout the story. Buy hab theory book online at low prices in india hab. The author of forty published booksplus one, the infinite dream, available the fall of 2011 by jesse stuart foundationhe was nominated on seven separate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was the recipient of an honorary doctor of humane letters from bowling green state.
The real life hab proposed and researched what we now know as the hab theory in his book. The hab theory by allan w eckert fantastic fiction. Hab theory is named after a fictional character, herbert alan boardman, in a book by allan w. The book was interesting in the sense of interacting personalities, but it was a bit dated and the ending predictable, because we have moved past the period of reference.
Eckert s style in this book is a bit longwinded, but i think that adds to the realism. The hab theory by allan w eckert, 9780595008209, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I found the hab theory, which is one of his earlier books to be just that, an earlier book from a. A young writer, john grant, becomes convinced of the validity of the hab theory and, though himself involved in a steamy affair and a marriage that is falling apart, becomes the hingepin upon which the story revolves as the action moves from chicago to washington, london, paris and nairobi, from the oval office of the president to a great. Books by allan w eckert authors like allan w eckert what. It takes about 150 pages before the hab theory itself is even discussed. Buy a cheap copy of the hab theory book by allan w.
Jun 08, 2010 hab theory is named after a fictional character, herbert alan boardman, in a book by allan w. Eckert, seventime pulitzer prize nominee, has written 39 books, including his awardwinning incident at hawks hill. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. If ever an amazing mans story needed to be told, it. Visit an apple store, call 1800myapple, or find a reseller. Seven of his books were nominated for the pulitzer prize. The hab theory is a 1976 novel based on a theory presented by an engineer named hugh auchincloss brown in his 1967 book cataclysms of the earth. Eckert, 1976, little, brown edition, in english 1st ed. He wrote more than 225 episodes of mutual of omahas wild kingdom, for which he received an emmy award. He began writing about nature and american history when he was only years old. Great care is taken to describe every detail of each scene, such as the characters sipping coffee between dialogue, or the details of operator assisted phone calls the characters must make. This large contemporary novel tells the story of an ordinary electrical engineer who, at age 94 and dabbling in the earth sciences as an avocation, discovers an amazing and shocking truth that time after time since the beginnings of the earth, life on earth has been periodically been virtually destroyed and has had to start over again.