Cadillac Jack (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Larry McMurtry
- First Published: 1982
- Type of Work: Novel
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: United States or Americans, Politics, Love or romance, Twentieth century, Marriage, Washington, D.C., Materialism, Antiques
- Locales: Washington, D.C.
In Cadillac Jack, McMurtry, drawing on his background as a scout locating rare editions of books, takes readers into the world of antique dealers and scouts, flea markets, auctions, and garage sales, a subculture that provides meaning to the lives of thousands of Americans. Like McMurtry, Cadillac Jack is a displaced Texan living in the Washington, D.C., area.
Jack McGriff—called Cadillac Jack because of his pearl-colored Cadillac—is an antique scout. He combs the United States, locating special items for dealers and collectors. As he gets older he gets pickier, only...
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