Gary Jennings (September 20, 1928 – February 13, 1999) was a U.S. author who wrote children and adult novels. In 1980, after the successful novel Aztec, he specialized in writing adult historical fiction novels. is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Aztec is a historical fiction novel by Gary Jennings. ... Look up historical fiction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Biography

Born September 20, 1928 in Buena Vista, Virginia, to Glen Edward and Vaughnye May Jennings, Gary Jennings attended little formal school after graduating from Eastside High School (of Lean on Me fame) in Paterson, New Jersey, and was mostly self-educated thereafter. is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Buena Vista, Virginia 6002 happy citizens and 3 old grouches Buena Vista, pronounced [ˌbjunəˈvɪstə] by locals, despite the correct Spanish pronunciation of [bwenaˈßista], is an independent city located within the confines of Rockbridge County in the state of Virginia. ... Eastside High School (or EHS) is a four-year public high school in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, that serves the eastern section of Paterson. ... Lean on Me is a 1989 biographical-drama film written by Michael Schiffer, directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Morgan Freeman. ... View of Paterson New Jersey 1880. ...

His novels were known for their historical detail and occasionally graphic content. Jennings' novels are well-researched: he lived for 12 years in Mexico to research the Aztec novels, traveled the Balkans while researching Raptor, and joined nine circus troupes during the writing of Spangle. He also produced a number of novels for younger readers, such as A Rope in the Jungle and a history of the occult Black Magic, White Magic. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Raptor is a 1993 historical novel written by Gary Jennings. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Spangle is a historical novel written by Gary Jennings and first published in 1987. ...

Gary Jennings died on Friday the 13th of February 1999 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, aged 70, from undisclosed causes. For the series of slasher films, see Friday the 13th (series). ... Map of Pompton Lakes in Passaic County Pompton Lakes is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. ...

Bibliography

Aztec series

1. Aztec (1980) : A story of the Aztec empire just before and during the arrival of the Spanish.
2. Aztec Autumn (1998), a story of the Aztecs following the Spanish conquest.
3. Aztec Blood (2002) : Cristo El Bastardo, a half-caste, sets out to discover the secret of his birth in the new Mexico. *
4. Aztec Rage (2006) : Set in the early 19th century, it deals with the Mexican war of independence with Spain. *

*The last two books were written by Robert Gleason, Gary's former editor, and Junius Podrug, working from notes that Gary left. Aztec is a historical fiction novel by Gary Jennings. ... The Aztecs is a term used for certain Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican peoples of Mexico. ... Junius Podrug is an American author. ...

Novels

• The Journeyer (1984) : An account of the travels of Marco Polo to the Far East.
• Spangle (1987) : A chronicle of the lives of circus entertainers. Also released in paperback as a trilogy including "The Road Show", "The Center Ring" and "The Grand Promenade".
• Raptor (1992) : Thorn, a hermaphrodite, and his/her adventures in a post-Roman world.
• The Lively Lives of Crispin Mobey *As Gabriel Quyth (1988) : A novel of the hilarious chronicle of the exploits of an all-too-zealous missionary.
• Sow the Seeds of Hemp (1976)
• The Terrible Teague Bunch (1975)

The Journeyer is a historical novel written by Gary Jennings and first published in 1984. ... Marco Polo (September 15, 1254 – January 8, 1324) was a Venetian trader and explorer who gained fame for his worldwide travels, recorded in the book Il Milione (The Million or The Travels of Marco Polo). ... The far east as a cultural block includes East Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and South Asia. ... Spangle is a historical novel written by Gary Jennings and first published in 1987. ... Raptor is a 1993 historical novel written by Gary Jennings. ...

For Young Adults

• March of the Gods (1976)
• March of the Heroes: The folk hero through the ages (1975)
• March of the Robots: From The Manikins Of Antiquity To The Space Robots Of Tomorrow (1962)
• March of the Demons (1977)
• The Rope in the Jungle (a novel) (1976)
• The Teenager's Realistic Guide to Astrology (19710
• The Shrinking Outdoors (1972)
• Black Magic, White Magic (1975)
• The Killer Storms: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tornadoes (1974)
• Parades!: Celebrations and circuses on the march (1966)
• The Movie Book (1963)

For Preschool Readers

• The Earth Book (1975)

For Adults

• The Treasure of the Superstition Mountains (1973)
• Personalities of Language (1965)
• World of Words: The personalities of language (1967)

External links

• Official website
• Unofficial website
• 1987 audio interview with Gary Jennings by Don Swaim