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The Outlandish companion : in which much is revealed regarding Claire and Jamie Fraser, their lives and times, antecedents, adventures, companions, and progeny, with learned commentary (and many footnotes) by their humble creatorB
by Gabaldon, Diana
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Laminated DJ
- ISBN 10
- 0385257392
- ISBN 13
- 9780385257398
- Seller
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STREETSVILLE, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto : Doubleday Canada, 1999 Ex-Library. Near Fine. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. "In Which Much Is Revealed Regarding Claire And Jamie Fraser.... "Diana Gabaldon has written the ultimate companion guide to her bestselling series - the book only she could write - a beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish. As a special bonus for those who are eagerly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never before published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And ... more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the stories behind the stories:Diana Gabaldon has written the ultimate companion guide to her bestselling series, the book only she could write - a beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish. As a special bonus for those who are eagerly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never - before - published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And there's lots more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the stories behind the stories: Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, and Drums Of Autumn/ A complete listing of the characters in all four novels, including extensively researched family trees and genealogical notes/ Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire/ Comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage/ The fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel.....and more. 477p.illus, maps on end papers.Crisp copy that looks completely unused. The only signs of library ownership are a small shelf label on the laminated DJ and the word "Withdrawn" on the on the half title, else almost as new. NOTE: Heavy [1.2 kg] over-sized volume [24x18x5cm].
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captured the hearts of millions with her critically acclaimed novels, Outlander. Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, and Drums Of Autumn. From the moment Claire Randall accidentally steps through a magical stone that transports her back in time more than 200 years to 1743, and into the arms of Scottish soldier Jamie Fraser, readers have been enthralled with this epic saga of time travel, adventure, and love everlasting.Now Diana Gabaldon has written the ultimate companion guide to her bestselling series, the book only she could write - a beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish. As a special bonus for those who are eagerly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never - before - published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And there's lots more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the stories behind the stories:- Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn - A complete listing of the characters in all four novels, including extensively researched family trees and genealogical notes- Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire- A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage- The fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel- Frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers- An annotated bibliography- Tips, personal stories - even a recipe or two- Essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, and moreWith the insight, humor, and eye for detail that has made her novels such an outstanding success story. Diana Gabaldon here gives her readers the best gift of all--The Outlandish Companion.From the Hardcover edition.
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- Seller
- KALAMOS BOOKS
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 043724
- Title
- The Outlandish companion : in which much is revealed regarding Claire and Jamie Fraser, their lives and times, antecedents, adventures, companions, and progeny, with learned commentary (and many footnotes) by their humble creatorB
- Author
- Gabaldon, Diana
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Laminated DJ
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0385257392
- ISBN 13
- 9780385257398
- Publisher
- Doubleday Canada
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- FICTION REFERENCE BOOK TO THE OUTLANDER SERIES DIANA GABALDON
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