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   Nov 24, 2018 · It follows CIA agent Blackford Oakes as he tries to find the Russian mole infiltrating President Eisenhower’s National Security Counsel. When his mission with a U-2 spy plane lands him behind the Iron Curtain, Oakes finds himself in the Lubyanka prison sentenced to death while the Russian spy is caught in America.

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3. 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...

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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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   William F. Buckley, Jr. editor of National Review, may be remembered by posterity as the novelist who created Blackford Oakes. In this installment, Buckley uses a celebrated incident of 20 years ago to create a fictional adventure with official history.

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

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   Jan 1, 1995 · Vaughan didn't take up this musical challenge, but he did send Buckley a book contract the next morning, and therein lies the origin of the Blackford Oakes novels, ten stories of international intrigue with Oakes, a distinctly American CIA agent, serving as a protagonist.

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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.

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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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9. kirkcenter.org › essays › who-is-blackford-oakesWho Is Blackford Oakes? - The Russell Kirk Center

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   Mar 11, 2018 · “Readers of a William Buckley spy novel already know CIA agent Blackford Oakes,” the Hinckley sisters write. “They know what to expect from the author’s wit and can look forward to another imaginary conversation between presidents, foreign-policy advisors, and other famous people.