The Fifth Son of the Shoemaker
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The Fifth Son of the Shoemaker is a book by Donald Corley
, illustrated by the author. It was his best known work and his only novel, though according to Lin Carter
it is actually "a volume of short stories under the guise of a novel." The book was first published in hardcover in New York
by Robert M. McBride
in September 1930.
family of hereditary shoemakers
who have immigrated from Moscow
to New York, their establishment in a humble East Side cellar, rise from rags to riches, and travels around the world.
Donald Corley
Donald Corley was an American author of short stories, illustrator and architect. He is chiefly remembered for his three self-illustrated books, which included a number of classic fantasy short stories.-Life and career:...
, illustrated by the author. It was his best known work and his only novel, though according to Lin Carter
Lin Carter
Linwood Vrooman Carter was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor and critic. He usually wrote as Lin Carter; known pseudonyms include H. P. Lowcraft and Grail Undwin.-Life:Carter was born in St. Petersburg, Florida...
it is actually "a volume of short stories under the guise of a novel." The book was first published in hardcover in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
by Robert M. McBride
Robert M. McBride
Robert Medill McBride was the publisher of James Branch Cabell and the later books of Frank Buck .-Early years:...
in September 1930.
Plot
The book concerns the story of a RussianRussians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
family of hereditary shoemakers
Shoemaking
Shoemaking is the process of making footwear. Originally, shoes were made one at a time by hand. Traditional handicraft shoemaking has now been largely superseded in volume of shoes produced by industrial mass production of footwear, but not necessarily in quality, attention to detail, or...
who have immigrated from Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
to New York, their establishment in a humble East Side cellar, rise from rags to riches, and travels around the world.