Published: Nov. 08, 2009
Words: 79,901 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781102468080

Short description

A tantalizing premise: an American president of the 1800s who suffered unbearable personal tragedy and had a lacklustre presidency, is allowed to return to earth to correct his former life. He seeks out his soulmate to aid him in rescuing the America he loves. Meet Franklin Pierce, Sally Weare, Nathaniel Hawthorne, H.W. Longfellow and Lafayette. Danger, Romance, Humor--Mysterious China beckons

Extended description

What Kind of Man... has been nominated for Global eBook Awards in the category Sci Fi- Fantasy Paranormal/Fantasy Supernatural
PREPOSTEROUS, NUTTY and ENTERTAINING--
Franklin Pierce, fourteenth president of the United States, is perhaps the least-understood American president. What Kind of Man... takes a look at his life as it was historically, and it also takes a small peek at what his life could be, considering his brains and ability. This book is as preposterous as it is entertaining. It is filled with a humor that is generated by a century-gap when he is allowed to return to "terra firma," humor that is emphasized by his tendency to orate at inappropriate times, by his use of frilly, formal language and his incomprehension of modern conveniences. We also have the privilege of being witness to the deep bond of friendship he has with Nathaniel Hawthorne and how their lives influenced one another's for the good. We cannot help but start to like the guy and feel a deep empathy f.. (Read more) What Kind of Man... has been nominated for Global eBook Awards in the category Sci Fi- Fantasy Paranormal/Fantasy Supernatural
PREPOSTEROUS, NUTTY and ENTERTAINING--
Franklin Pierce, fourteenth president of the United States, is perhaps the least-understood American president. What Kind of Man... takes a look at his life as it was historically, and it also takes a small peek at what his life could be, considering his brains and ability. This book is as preposterous as it is entertaining. It is filled with a humor that is generated by a century-gap when he is allowed to return to "terra firma," humor that is emphasized by his tendency to orate at inappropriate times, by his use of frilly, formal language and his incomprehension of modern conveniences. We also have the privilege of being witness to the deep bond of friendship he has with Nathaniel Hawthorne and how their lives influenced one another's for the good. We cannot help but start to like the guy and feel a deep empathy for him as we realize he was often so pitifully trapped by his circumstances. A string of unbelievable adventures occur when Franklin Pierce tries to assert himself into the twenty-first century with the help and support of his soulmate, Sally Weare. He takes her to a ball in the 19th Century to meet his friends. They must outsmart terrorists on a train to Washington. They take part in a Wagon Train re-enactment with nail-biting consequences. They go on a quest for the bones of Peking Man. Their last adventure is the most unbelievable and heart-warming of all. Franklin always cognizant of his need to travel incognito is wary of the consequences for all if he is found out. What Kind of Man... is very much a different kind of ghost story.
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fiction, romance, literature, drama, mystery, humor, fantasy, paranormal, historical, supernatural, future, danger, quirky, time travel, america, quest, franklin pierce, hawthorne, longfellow, lafayette

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Videos

What Kind of Man... Book Trailer Two
Longer version of the Book Trailer for What Kind of Man... by Greenberry Baxter

The spirit of Franklin Pierce returns to earth...
Sally Weare is not frightened, but awestruck when she awakes to find Franklin Pierce standing in her doorway.

Franklin returns to earth...
Hoofbeats, intrigue, as the spirit of Franklin Pierce travels into the 21st Century. Sally Weare is not frightened, but awestruck to find him standing in the doorway. They meet for the first time.

Sally searches in the foggy darkness...
Sally Weare searches for Franklin who has disappeared from The Ball...or maybe he has simply evaporated...

Peeking through the keyhole...
Sally Weare finds herself in the 1800s stirring gravy for the grouse Franklin has shot.

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Review by: Linda McKinney on June 21, 2011 :
This is a great read. Interesting, quirky author. Don't miss it!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Effie Mugslowe on June 19, 2011 :
What Kind of Man... is a thought-provoking and entertaining read. I normally don't gravitate to this kind of fantasy book, but I saw the jacket, which enticed me, awhile back and must say it was a "real trip." Although it is fiction, and a delightful ghost story, it is also filled with historical fact about the man, Franklin Pierce, so we can better understand his character and the turbulent times in which he lived and tried to be a good president. One of the most fascinating things one comes to learn is how Franklin's life was so entertwined with the lives of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and what they each gladly gave to each other. I became captivated by the daring adventures Franklin and Sally insert themselves into. I noticed that Greenberry Baxter, the author, had recently revised this book--so I had to read it again, wondering why. He has removed some of the more controversial subject matter, but kept it true to its original intent with great artistry. Two thumbs up from me.
--Dr. F. E. Mugslowe, M.D. (the Epilogue is very good)
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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