- Softcover
- Used

Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United KingdomCrappy Old Books
AbeBooks seller since February 6, 2025
Condition: Used
£ 0.75
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Prepare yourself for a literary escapade that can be likened to a raucous gathering where the punch bowl is filled with equal parts bravado and absurdity. Enter the world of *Sudden-Apache Fighter*, a title that sounds as though it was dreamt up during an overly ambitious game of Scrabble by someone who fancied themselves a modern-day Hemingway. You know the type: a tad overzealous, a proclivity for the dramatic, and an unwavering belief that they could single-handedly reinvent the Western genre while sipping on a lukewarm cup of tea. Published in 1969 by Corgi, a house known for its dogged devotion to curious tomes, this book has a cover that exudes an air of confidence usually reserved for a cat strutting down the street, blissfully unaware of its own aloofness. The title alone evokes images of dust storms, rugged landscapes, and plucky underdogs fighting against the insurmountable odds of existence. But don?t let the title fool you! One might wonder if the "Sudden" in *Sudden-Apache Fighter* refers to the abruptness with which you will find yourself questioning your life choices upon reading it. What can one expect from a narrative that features both "Sudden" and "Fighter"? Well, that?s anyone?s guess. Will our protagonist leap into action with the grace of a gazelle or the clumsiness of a toddler on roller skates? Will there be angst-ridden monologues that would put Shakespeare to shame, or will the dialogue resemble a series of increasingly ludicrous puns? Only time?and the erratic flipping of pages?will reveal the truth. This book serves as a delightful reminder that the past, especially the late sixties, was a time when authors took great liberties with cultural representations and narrative coherence. Readers are likely to encounter a plethora of characters who appear and disappear with the same consistency as a magician?s disappearing rabbit. One might even consider this a precursor to modern reality television, where personalities flare and fizz like an over-shaken fizzy drink, leaving one wondering if there was ever a coherent narrative to begin with. In the spirit of the book?s unpredictable nature, here?s what you might find inside its eclectic pages: An abundance of improbable plot twists that could rival a soap opera. Descriptions of landscapes so vivid one might start to wonder if the author had been living in a particularly colorful daydream. Dialogue that would cause even the most patient of readers to raise an eyebrow in bemusement. Characters that are so stereotyped they might as well come with their own labels. Moments of inexplicable profundity that leave you staring blankly at the wall and questioning the universe. Condition: This copy is used, which means it bears the charming marks of a well-loved life. Pages are dog-eared, and there may be the odd coffee stain, adding a patina of character that you won?t find in pristine new editions. Some might argue that these blemishes enhance the book?s authenticity, while others might simply be puzzled as to why anyone would willingly subject themselves to such conditions. Either way, this tome has clearly seen more action than a minor character in an over-the-top Western. As you leaf through its pages, you might find yourself in a philosophical tug-of-war over the merits of its existence. Is it a genuine literary endeavor or merely a delightful accident? Perhaps it?s both?a convoluted mess of ink and paper that somehow manages to be charming in its chaotic, misfit way. And isn?t that what makes second-hand books so wonderfully quirky? They come with stories of their own, just like the ones they contain. So, if you?re in the market for a book that promises to be as bewildering as life itself, *Sudden-Apache Fighter* may just be your ticket to a whirlwind of eccentricity. Available now, as sold by Crappy Old Books, it beckons to those brave enough to take the plunge into its wild narrative?and remember: life is too short for boring reads.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Sudden-Apache Fighter
- Author
- Frederick H Christian
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Publication year
- 1969
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
Crappy Old Books
Barry, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since February 6, 2025
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 20.05 | £ 26.85 |
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Crappy Old Books aims to be the online version of our much endangered high street second hand book stores. Here you will find all sorts of junk that you just couldnt imagine. Crappy Old Books also aims to provide all of these books at great rates. The site was concieved on Monday 23rd Novemeber 2009, and is slowly growing. Hopefully over years it'll have much more to offer and will be a joy to browse through, just like our musty second hand book stores of yore.
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