Travels of jaimie mcpheeters book

The show was unique as it was made from a thirteen year old boy. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters was a western which followed the life of jaimie mcpheeters and his father doc sardius mcpheeters. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters arbor house library of. Based on the journal of a young boy and the letters and journals of his father. The fact that this book is not more widely known is a huge mystery to me. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters western tv show westerns. His follies and fortunes and the novel adrift in a boneyard, among others. With more than one million copies in print since its first publication in 1959, this pulitzer prizewinning classic details the journey of yearold jaimie and his father from kentucky to goldrush california in 1849. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters arbor house library of contemporary americana. With more than one million copies in print since its first publication in 1959, this pulitzer prizewinning classic deta. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters arbor house library of contemporary americana by robert lewis. The series aired on abc for one season, 196364, and was produced by mgm television.

Enjoyed by millions since its first publication in 1958 the travels of jaimie mcpheeters is the lively story of a yearold boys adventures on a journey across america in 1849. The travels of jaimie mcpheetersis a pulitzer prizewinning novel written by robert lewis taylor, which was later made into a shortrunning television serieson abcfrom september 1963 through march 1964, featuring kurt russellas jaimie, dan oherlihyas his father, doc sardius mcpheeters, and michael witneyand charles bronsonas the wagon masters, buck coulter and linc murdock, respectively. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters by robert lewis taylor alibris. Sardius mcpheeters, tell the story in turns, each, generally, leaving the other up a creek. The travels of jamie mcpheeters delighted me when i first came across it in high school. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is a pulitzer prizewinning novel written by robert lewis taylor, which was later made into a shortrunning television series on abc from september 1963 through march 1964, featuring kurt russell as jaimie, dan oherlihy as his father, doc sardius mcpheeters, and michael witney and charles bronson as the wagon masters, buck coulter and linc murdock, respectively. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is the story of a boys and his fathers journey from missouri to san francisco in 1849 to seek their treasures during the california gold rush. It was a harsh trip, often halted by cutthroats, indians, disease, and murder. Travels of jaimie mcpheeters opening credits abc drama. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters berthoud community library. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters was based upon the pulitzer prizewinning book of the same name by robert lewistaylor. Actually, he comes ashore, and is taken by three scoundrels who plan to sell him, along with a young woman. Enjoyed by millions since its first publication in 1959, the travels of jaimie mcpheeters is the lively story of a yearold boys adventures on a journey across.

The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is a walloping good read, full of excitement, humor, and vivid characters. Dan oherlihy, the travels of jaimie mcpheeters, the day of first trail, sunday, september 22. His novel, the travels of jamie mcpheeters, won the pulitzer prize in 1959. Tale of 14yearold jamie on the trail to the california gold fields in 1849. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters book hennepin county. Jan 01, 2007 the travels of jamie mcpheeters delighted me when i first came across it in high school. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters tv series 19631964 imdb. This page contains details about the fiction book the travels of jaimie mcpheeters by robert lewis taylor published in 544.

The travels of jaimie mcpheeters tv series facebook. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters, by robert lewis taylor. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters by robert lewis taylor goodreads. Notice the extremely young kurt russell as jaimie mcpheeters. Their journey, particularly jaimies, is wrought with pains, heartaches, toils, and hardships at every turn. Robert lewis taylor was a writer for the new yorker for over twenty years. Jaimie rescues a girl, jennie, wins enemies, is rescued himself and, with his father. While our building is closed until further notice in response to the coronavirus outbreak, our virtual branch is open 247. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is a pulitzer prizewinning novel written by robert lewis taylor, which was later made into a shortrunning television series o. This millioncopy pulitzer prizewinning classic details the journey of jaimie and his father from kentucky to goldrush california.

Enjoyed by millions since its first publication in 1959, the travels of jaimie. But jaimie falls overboard from the riverboat they are traveling on and is presumed drowned. In the years 18491850 rumors were afloat that there was gold to be found in california, and if that wasnt enough to attract the adventurous, there was also an abundance of free land and opportunity. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is a novel written by robert lewis taylor that won the pulitzer prize in 1959 for fiction. Mcpheeters decides to move west with his son jaimie. Some enterprising publisher of lapsed titlesperhaps dalkey archives or someplace similarshould publish a new edition posthaste. This millioncopy selling classic details the journey of jaimie and his father from kentucky to goldrush california. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is the lively story of a yearold boys adventures on a journey across america in 1849. Travels of jaimie mcpheeters opening credits abc drama youtube. The series had a easygoing quality about it, reminiscent of a mark twain story, with russell providing firstperson narration of all the sights and sounds he was beholding for the first timethe preparation of the wagon train, meeting indians up close, and encountering. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters by robert lewis taylor, 9781560548676, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters book by robert lewis taylor. This terrific book, which won the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1959, follows the adventures of fourteen year old jaimie mcpheeters and his alcohol prone, wishful thinking father, as they make their way across country to california to join the 1849 gold rush where they will scoop up gold nuggets from the earth. The franklin library limited edition series was printed in the mid1970s using high quality acidfree, neutral paper to promote longevity and true collector value.

With dan oherlihy, kurt russell, mark allen, meg wyllie. The book is primarily about year old jaimie and his father as they journey from louisville to the gold fields near sacramento. Their journey, particularly jaimie s, is wrought with pains, heartaches, toils, and hardships at every turn. Buy a cheap copy of the travels of jaimie mcpheeters book by robert lewis taylor. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters only ran for one season on abc sept. Immediately download the the travels of jaimie mcpheeters summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the travels of jaimie mcpheeters. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters by taylor, robert lewis. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is an epic tale of the wild west. Pulitzer prizewinning classic details the journey of yearold jaimie and his father from kentucky to goldrush california in 1849. Painted front cover with a small photo of kurt russell. Episode guide for the travels of jaimie mcpheeters western tv show.

The travels of jaimie mcpheeters by robert lewis taylor the. Fleeing louisville because of debts, doc takes jaimie with him, manages to lose him quite promptly and continues his effervescent way to independence. First edition points to identify the travels of jaimie mcpheeters by. Enjoyed by millions since its first publication in 1959, the travels of jaimie mcpheeters is the lively story of a yearold boys adventures on a journey across america in 1849. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the travels of jaimie mcpheeters arbor house library of contemporary americana. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters robert lewis taylor tale of 14yearold jamie on the trail to the california gold fields in 1849.

Nov 25, 2012 notice the extremely young kurt russell as jaimie mcpheeters. The osmonds appeared in a few episodes as the kissels. The bee gees theme from the travels of jaimie mcpheeters. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters 1963 silver scenes a. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters by robert lewis taylor. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters, by robert lewis taylor doubleday. Their journey, particularly jaimies, is wrought with pains, heartaches, toils.

Gold key one shot tv comic book cowboysthe virginian. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is an american western television series based on robert lewis. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is a pulitzer prizewinning novel written by robert lewis taylor, which was later made into a shortrunning television series on abc from september 1963 through march 1964, featuring kurt russell as jaimie. Over the years, i have reread many copies until they were so dogeared and ratty i had to get rid of them. Actually, he comes ashore, and is taken by three scoundrels who plan to sell him, along with a young woman who they have also kidnapped after killing her aunt and uncle. Read the travels of jaimie mcpheeters arbor house library of contemporary americana by robert lewis taylor available from rakuten kobo. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters robert lewis taylor. Feb 06, 2020 the travels of jaimie mcpheeters is an epic tale of the wild west. The travels of jaimie mcpheeters is the sweeping, romancedwarmed story of the journey of a father and his son answering the lure of california gold in 1849. Dec 08, 2010 the travels of jaimie mcpheeters arbor house library of contemporary americana. I first read the book as a teen back in the 60s when my father recommended it. Twelveyearold jamie mcpheeters, along with his neerdowell father and a ragtag group of pioneers, travel westward from paducah, kentucky to the california gold fields in 1849.