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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. References. ^ Rubin, Charlie (July 17, 2005). " 'Last Call for Blackford Oakes': Cocktails With Philby". The New York Times. Categories: 1999 books.

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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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   Jan 1, 2001 · Blackford Oakes #1. Saving the Queen. William F. Buckley Jr. 3.72. 856 ratings88 reviews. Vintage paperback. Genres FictionMysteryThrillerEspionageHistorical FictionBritish LiteratureSpy Thriller. ...more. Paperback. First published January 1, 1976. Book details & editions. About the author. William F. Buckley Jr. 161 books313 followers.

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

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   Nov 24, 2018 · By Abigail Bekx. Nov 24, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: History. William F. Buckley, Jr. is well known for his conservative political views and witty writing style. With over 75 published works, it can be difficult to determine where to start when first discovering his writing.

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   High Jinx (1986) – Set in 1954. Oakes works behind the scenes to avoid an internal Soviet power struggle that could lead to a Stalin protégé gaining in power in Moscow. Who's on First (1980) – Set in 1956 during the space race and uprising in Hungary. Marco Polo, if You Can (1982) – Set in 1960.

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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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Blackford Oakes Series by William F. Buckley Jr. 11 primary works • 13 total works. In 1975, conservative icon William F. Buckley, Jr., published Saving the Queen, the first in a series of spy novels starring CIA agent Blackford Oakes.