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1. www.enotes.com › topics › william-f-buckley-jrWilliam F. Buckley, Jr. Critical Essays - eNotes.com

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   In Blackford Oakes, Buckley’s spy novels present what the author calls “the distinctively American male”: a hero who is intelligent but not pedantic, compassionate but not soft, a believer but...

2. blog.bookstellyouwhy.com › a-reading-guide-toA Reading Guide to William F. Buckley, Jr. - Books Tell You ...

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   Nov 24, 2018 · Blackford Oakes tracks the traitor all over Europe, from Buckingham Palace to the Kremlin. The leak is revealed to be in league with Beria while he works to take over the Soviet government. Oakes and his allies must work to find the leak and stop Beria before the Cold War turns hot.

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   The Blackford Oakes Reader is a 1999 book by William F. Buckley, Jr. [1] It is a literary book in which Buckley explains where, when, why and how he created his Blackford Oakes series.

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   The Blackford Oakes Reader (1999) – A book in which William F. Buckley explains the character and the novels.

5. archive.org › details › blackfordoakesre0000buckThe Blackford Oakes reader : Buckley, William F. (William ...

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   The Blackford Oakes reader. by. Buckley, William F. (William Frank), 1925-2008. Publication date. 1995. Topics. Oakes, Blackford (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Intelligence officers -- Fiction, Spy stories, American. Publisher. Kansas City, Mo. : Andrews and McMeel.

6. www.goodreads.com › book › showThe Blackford Oakes Reader by William F. Buckley Jr. - Goodreads

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   Jan 1, 1995 · The Blackford Oakes Reader. William F. Buckley Jr. 4.44. 9 ratings0 reviews. A collection of excerpts highlight the essential characteristics of Buckley's popular CIA hero and is culled from such best-selling favorites as Stained Glass, Who's on First and A Very Private Plot. 270 pages, Hardcover. First published January 1, 1995.

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   Who wrote Blackford Oakes?

   • William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008) was an American author of mystery novels and non-fiction books. He wrote the Blackford Oakes series. Buckley is best known as a conservative commentator who founded National Review, wrote a syndicated newspaper column, and hosted the television show Firing Line for nearly 1,500 episodes.

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   Who is Blackford Oakes?

   • Blackford Oakes is a CIA super-secret agent who is called in when a shadowy Russian mole threatens to undermine the free world's defenses by infiltrating President Eisenhower's National Security Counsel.

   Marco Polo, If You Can (Blackford Oakes Novel) Paperback - amazon.com

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   Who is John Blackford in National Review?

   • Blackford is an avid reader of National Review but rarely offers insight into the state of domestic politics and world affairs. Throughout the series, Blackford proves himself to be the ultimate Cold War warrior, and risks his life for the country he loves countless times, while looking smooth doing it.

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   Why is Blackford older than most of his classmates?

   • At Yale, Blackford is older than most of his classmates due to his military service. Reference is made to his membership on both the swimming and lacrosse teams there, and he is a member of Zeta Psi fraternity. Sally Partridge, a Vassar graduate, is his main love interest throughout the series.

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   Why is Oakes' life so hectic?

   • Oakes' personal life is somewhat hectic because of his constant globetrotting for the Agency, as he can never seem to find ample time to settle down with Sally, who yearns for the day when Blackford will retire from the CIA.

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   What is John Blackford's address in 'saving the Queen'?

   • He is a suave, intelligent, and confident gentleman who is, in Buckley's own words, distinctly American, and it is no surprise he succeeds in both work and play. In "Saving the Queen," Blackford's address in 1975 is listed as 3025 P Street, NW.

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8. books.google.com › books › aboutThe Blackford Oakes Mysteries Volume One - Google Books

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   Feb 13, 2018 · Following the rules kept Blackford Oakes alive when he was an air force pilot during World War II, and it kept him in line as a student at Yale. But as a CIA agent, he knows that sometimes...