Thomas W. Duncan (1905–1987)
Author of Gus the Great
About the Author
Works by Thomas W. Duncan
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- Canonical name
- Duncan, Thomas W.
- Birthdate
- 1905-10-15
- Date of death
- 1987
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Casey, Iowa, USA
- Place of death
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
- Places of residence
- Casey, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA - Education
- Harvard University
Drake University - Occupations
- journalist
professor - Organizations
- Des Moines Tribune
Grinnell College
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Statistics
- Works
- 9
- Members
- 53
- Popularity
- #303,173
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 2
- Languages
- 1
Just as in real life some you like, some you would not want to associate with.
The story starts late in Gus's (Augustus H. Burgoyne's) life. 1938 to be exact. Then jumps back in time a bit to introduce some main characters. Finally jumps back to just before the birth of a baby boy whose unwed parents leave him to a bad start in life.
Gus overcomes the bad start, realizes his dreams of owning a circus but... The characteristics that formed his youth crop up and... But I don't want to spoil it for you. Book can be had inexpensively through online auctions and booksellers.… (more)