The john ross classic in hardcover the only version ever printed in very goodexcellent condition. It was written in 1996 and is all about the gun culture in america. Gun control, book banning, its all unintended consequences. Unintended consequences by john ross is a scary, scary book. Passages quoted from the guinness book of world records and gun. Unintended consequences book by john ross, timothy mullin.
Check out john ross s website here and unintended consequences faq here. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 863 pages and is available in paperback format. Everyone should read the book unintended consequences by. Jul 19, 2010 unintended consequencesjohn ross the unspoken and unchallenged assumption is that anyone who kills employees of the u. John ross s unintended consequences came at a time of heightened tensions after waco tragedy and the atfs perceived involvement people are very angry. John ross, unintended consequences is his first novel. Unintended consequences by john ross foundation for economic. I like my stories to be more fun believable but i still like the stone barrington series. I kept bumping into people referencing unintended consequences by john ross.
The story chronicles the history of gun culture, gun rights, and gun control in the united states from the early 20th century through the late 1990s. The author cites historical parallelsthe murder of the austrian heir apparent in sarajevo in 1914. An active book discussion forum for both fiction and nonfiction books including forums for religion, philosophy, science, politics, current events and more. Its a fictional work about the history of american firearms, with many accurate historical facts untwined now to the plot. This book is a disturbing piece of libertarian pro terrorism propaganda. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story begins when henry bowman, a geologist in iowa fires on federal agents, thinking they are terrorists. For those who arent familiar with it, it is a fictional work, with a lot of actual truths and history in it, about the gun culture in the us and the laws made to suppress gun ownership beginning with the 1934 nfa.
Free download or read online unintended consequences pdf epub book. The only reason i am selling it is because i own an autographed 1st edition of the same book, and one of them needs to go. Everyone should read the book unintended consequences by john ross and t. This is an issue that ross never explores in unintended consequences naively, or blinded by his own shortsightedness, he never mulls the possibility that suppression can come about by state agencies and local actors just as easily if not more aggressively than the federals. Few novels or any type of media, for that matter resonate so very much with a specific culture or a certain time in history as does ross s book.
Unintended consequences by john ross is an 850page novel. I highly recommend reading unintended consequences. Its frightening partly because while the book is a work of fiction, so much of the story is based in actual history. My mother, lucianna ross, who taught me by her example that you have to spend on your talent and do what you believe is right. From time to time, ive seen references to the publication of a follow up to john ross s unintended consequences, which i found l found perhaps overly long but interesting. Tips on car buying, how to negotiate, and how to buy a car.
Unintended consequences by john ross its a sizable book at 861 pages, small type, 6x9 pages. Unintended consequences by john ross, timothy mullin. At times its hard to remember that this is a work of fiction. Few novels or any type of media, for that matter resonate so very much with a specific culture or a certain time in history as does rosss book. Unintended consequences i like that his books are light and entertaining but this one was not believable. Unintended consequences is a novel by john ross, first published in 1996 by accurate press. John ross a rising by the progun lobby brings the government to its knees. Buy unintended consequences by john ross, timothy mullin foreword by online at alibris. This book is dedicated to the three women in my life. Discussion in buy sell trade started by fireplaceguy, dec 15, 2010. Dedication this book is dedicated to the three women in my life. Ross can be a little longwinded, but this book is anything but dull.
For the readers that like historical fiction, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of john rosss book, unintended consequences. Jan 01, 2015 anyone interested in making money to record an audio book. The main characters of this fiction, politics story are. Unintended consequences has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The story chronicles the history of the gun culture, gun rights, and gun control in the united states from the early 1900s through the late 1990s. Unintended consequences book summary and study guide. Unintended consequences john ross the unspoken and unchallenged assumption is that anyone who kills employees of the u.
Very much in the theme of turner diaries, grey 90s and so on, just much better written and a lot more interesting. Being raised a democrat and generally considering my self an independent, i never really gave much thought to the gun. Unintended consequences is a decently written book with a coherent theme. Rfp for unintended consequences by john ross audio book youtube.
Passages quoted from the guinness book of world records and gun week are used with permission. Like i said, it is a good book that people should read but if a person, on that opposes guns, read this book, would they see the over reach or would they see the guns. John rosss unintended consequences a middle finger to gun. Its a great read that covers alot of the firearm laws of this country, how they were introduced, for what reasons. From the publisher of john ross unintended consequences, this is another novel from an accomplished hunter and shooter. Is unintended consequences by john ross out of print. Unintended consequences mostly follows the life of a man named henry bowman from the time of his birth until his lifes defining moment, some forty years later. This is a pdf that can be read on ereaders, tablet, mobile. Full text of john ross unintended consequences internet archive. I enjoyed the book as much the second time as i did the first.
T he cover of unintended consequences is the veritable guernica of blunt political figurativeness. Government is at best an irrational, paranoid, rightwing fanatic and at worst certifiably insane. It was a little over the top with how rich people and the cia can do things. Anyone interested in making money to record an audio book.
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Theres surprising amount of actual true stories in this novel, a lot of it stories most of us havent heard before. It is unapologetically pro gun, pro second amendment. Unintended consequences john ross 1995 has anyone read this book. Aug 30, 2014 an excerpt from the book unintended consequences by john ross, which poses a thoughtprovoking question that only you can answer. Unintended consequences is a novel by john ross, first. Topics fiction, survival collection opensource language english. Pdf unintended consequences book by john ross free. Unintended consequences by john ross foundation for.
The main character is henry bowman and the book follows him from youngster to present day. Check out john rosss website here and unintended consequences faq here. Although clearly a work of fiction, the story is heavily laced with historical fact, including. John franklin ross born june 17, 1957 is an american gun rights activist.
As poe pointed out, in every attempt to rise above human nature we sink beneath it. May 10, 2005 i kept bumping into people referencing unintended consequences by john ross. I ordered unintended consequences from the publisher when it first came out and felt fortunate to receive a copy of the book signed by the author. Internet archive bookreader john ross unintended consequences. The theme of the book is the gun culture in america. Unintended consequences by john ross, 9781888118049, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Up until late 1995, our house, accurate press, published only technical and nonfiction works. Unintended consequences hardcover by john ross survival. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1996, and was written by john ross. He was a democratic candidate for us congress in 1998 in missouris 2nd congressional district. John ross unintended consequences freedoms phoenix. Unintended consequences by john ross 1996, hardcover for. The question only you can answer an excerpt from unintended.
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