The story begins when henry bowman, a geologist in iowa fires on federal agents, thinking they are terrorists. My wife, caroline ross, who urged me to start this project and who believed this book nee ded to be written. Aug 30, 2014 an excerpt from the book unintended consequences by john ross, which poses a thoughtprovoking question that only you can answer. The question only you can answer an excerpt from unintended.
John ross unintended consequences internet archive. He was a democratic candidate for us congress in 1998 in missouris 2nd congressional district. It sounded impressive so i decided i should read it. At that time, we made the decision to publish john ross novel unintended consequences, which was quite a stretch for us as this hardcover is 861 pages long. Everyone should read the book unintended consequences by john ross and t. It is, at its root, a book about the fight for freedom and the cost of keeping that freedom. It is unapologetically pro gun, pro second amendment. Nov 29, 20 the hypercapitalists with their private police forces. I highly recommend reading unintended consequences. The main character is henry bowman and the book follows him from youngster to present day. John ross s unintended consequences came at a time of heightened tensions after waco tragedy and the atfs perceived involvement people are very angry.
Passages quoted from the guinness book of world records and gun week are used with permission. Although clearly a work of fiction, the story is heavily laced with historical fact, including historical figures who play minor supporting roles. Internet archive bookreader john ross unintended consequences. Every few years, when a bunch of new gun laws are introduced, i pull up my pdf of unintended consequences by john ross and read it. The main characters of this fiction, politics story are. Full text of john ross unintended consequences internet archive. Government is at best an irrational, paranoid, rightwing fanatic and at worst certifiably insane. One of the best and influential books on firearms, history, abusive federal government and gun control, as set to a semifictional background. Unintended consequences by john ross, timothy mullin. Is unintended consequences by john ross out of print. 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. At times its hard to remember that this is a work of fiction.
T he cover of unintended consequences is the veritable guernica of blunt political figurativeness. Ross can be a little longwinded, but this book is anything but dull. Both the author john ross and the book s main character have similar qualities such as being involved in competitive shooting tournaments. Unintended consequences by john ross tweet this topic. 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. John ross unintended consequences freedoms phoenix. 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. I kept bumping into people referencing unintended consequences by john ross. Jan 01, 2015 anyone interested in making money to record an audio book. The lengthy 863 pages 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. Passages quoted from the guinness book of world records and gun. Its frightening partly because while the book is a work of fiction, so much of the story is based in actual history. Government oppression of gun owners sends the protagonist over the edge when, thinking he is stopping a robbery, he foils a batf raid on a friends house. Unintended consequences by john ross is an 850page novel.
Theres surprising amount of actual true stories in this novel, a lot of it stories most of us havent heard before. Just gawking at the image on john ross s book a prephotoshop eyebleach exemplar if there ever was one you just know youre in store for a real. Unintended consequences by john ross is an 850page novel whose central theme is the unintended consequences of seemingly beneficent actions and policies. Although clearly a work of fiction, the story is heavily laced with historical fact, including. First editions of the book are quite expensive, accounting possibly for the high priced used ones the op saw. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1996, and was written by john ross. May 10, 2005 i kept bumping into people referencing unintended consequences by john ross. This book is dedicated to the three women in my life. Being raised a democrat and generally considering my self an independent, i never really gave much thought to the gun. Topics fiction, survival collection opensource language english. I enjoyed the book as much the second time as i did the first. Gun control, book banning, its all unintended consequences. John franklin ross born june 17, 1957 is an american gun rights activist. Free download or read online unintended consequences pdf epub book.
Unintended consequences link to thread on new printing 20. Very much in the theme of turner diaries, grey 90s and so on, just much better written and a lot more interesting. This is a pdf that can be read on ereaders, tablet, mobile. 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. It was written in 1996 and is all about the gun culture in america. Discussion in buy sell trade started by fireplaceguy, dec 15, 2010. Rfp for unintended consequences by john ross audio book. The story chronicles the history of gun culture, gun rights, and. Up until late 1995, our house, accurate press, published only technical and nonfiction works. As poe pointed out, in every attempt to rise above human nature we sink beneath it. Unintended consequences, by john ross 1996 survival monkey. Everyone should read the book unintended consequences by. Unintended consequences by john ross i picked up a copy of this at the local savers thrift shop here in austin and just got around to starting it early this week.
Buy unintended consequences by john ross, timothy mullin foreword by online at alibris. For the readers that like historical fiction, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of john rosss book, unintended consequences. Unintended consequences hardcover by john ross survival. My mother, lucianna ross, who taught me by her example that you have to spend on your talent. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 863 pages and is available in paperback format. Anyone interested in making money to record an audio book. Theyre not printed at mass market speeds so demand outstrips supply at times. The theme of the book is the gun culture in america. Unintended consequences by john ross fantastic fiction. 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. 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.
I like my stories to be more fun believable but i still like the stone barrington series. Unintended consequences by john ross its a sizable book at 861 pages, small type, 6x9 pages. 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. An excerpt from the book unintended consequences by john ross, which poses a thoughtprovoking question that only you can answer. Buy this book the dust jacket of this first novel nearly sums it up. John hospers is professor emeritus of philosophy at the university of southern california. John ross a rising by the progun lobby brings the government to its knees. Unintended consequences by john ross 1996, hardcover for. Dedication this book is dedicated to the three women in my life. John ross, unintended consequences is his first novel. This book is a disturbing piece of libertarian pro terrorism propaganda. An active book discussion forum for both fiction and nonfiction books including forums for religion, philosophy, science, politics, current events and more. Rfp for unintended consequences by john ross audio book youtube. 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.
I found it to be an interesting story that made me think about gun policy and bureaucratic feature creep. Its a great read that covers alot of the firearm laws of this country, how they were introduced, for what reasons. Unintended consequences book by john ross, timothy mullin. Its a fictional work about the history of american firearms, with many accurate historical facts untwined now to the plot. Unintended consequences by john ross is a scary, scary book. The author cites historical parallelsthe murder of the austrian heir apparent in sarajevo in 1914. Also other adventure novels aimed at the gun culture, ccw training books, books on gun. John rosss unintended consequences a middle finger to gun. Jul 19, 2010 unintended consequencesjohn ross the unspoken and unchallenged assumption is that anyone who kills employees of the u. Unintended consequences by john ross foundation for. Check out john ross s website here and unintended consequences faq here. 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. Unintended consequences book summary and study guide.
From the publisher of john ross unintended consequences, this is another novel from an accomplished hunter and shooter. 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. Unintended consequences by john ross foundation for economic. 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. Unintended consequences has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Unintended consequences is a novel by john ross, first. Tips on car buying, how to negotiate, and how to buy a car. Unintended consequences john ross 1995 has anyone read this book. Unintended consequences, by john ross 1996 page 9 accurate press.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Unintended consequences is a decently written book with a coherent theme. Unintended consequences i like that his books are light and entertaining but this one was not believable. Unintended consequences by john ross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story is about a man growing up in the gun world as a collector and dealer, and evolves into a terroristicstyle revolt against the federal. Unintended consequences by john ross, 9781888118049, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy unintended consequences book online at best prices in india on. It was a little over the top with how rich people and the cia can do things. Pdf unintended consequences book by john ross free download. Unintended consequences is a novel by author john ross, first published in 1996 by accurate press. Check out john rosss website here and unintended consequences faq here. Pdf unintended consequences book by john ross free. Unintended consequences john ross the unspoken and unchallenged assumption is that anyone who kills employees of the u.
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