"Fombombo" by T. S. Stribling is a story that follows Thomas Strawbridge, an American salesman, as he becomes entangled in the heart of a Venezuelan revolution during the early 20th century. Strawbridge's quest to sell firearms is complicated by the country's unstable government, which leads him to the charismatic yet dangerous revolutionary, General Fombombo. The narrative begins with Strawbridge's visit to the American consulate in Caracas, where he gains insight into Venezuela's political unrest and receives an introduction to Fombombo. Navigating the confusing streets of Caracas, Strawbridge’s experiences highlight the clash between his American ideals and the tumultuous realities of a nation in crisis. As Strawbridge's journey progresses, he is forced to consider his own moral compass amid conflicting ambitions and widespread political unrest.
Fombombo
By T. S. (Thomas Sigismund) Stribling
An American salesman journeys into a chaotic foreign land to secure a firearms deal, only to find himself navigating a revolution and questioning his own principles.
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About the AuthorThomas Sigismund Stribling was an American writer. Although he acquired a law degree and practiced law for a few years, his career was mainly that of an author of fiction. Known first for adventure stories published in fiction magazines, he later published novels of social satire set mainly in the southern USA. His best-known work is the Vaiden trilogy, set in Florence, Alabama. The first volume is The Forge (1931). He won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1933 for the second novel of this series, The Store. The last, set during the 1920s, is The Unfinished Cathedral (1934). Both the second and third novels were chosen as selections by the Literary Guild.
Thomas Sigismund Stribling was an American writer. Although he acquired a law degree and practiced law for a few years, his career was mainly that of an author of fiction. Known first for adventure stories published in fiction magazines, he later published novels of social satire set mainly in the southern USA. His best-known work is the Vaiden trilogy, set in Florence, Alabama. The first volume is The Forge (1931). He won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1933 for the second novel of this series, The Store. The last, set during the 1920s, is The Unfinished Cathedral (1934). Both the second and third novels were chosen as selections by the Literary Guild.
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