Killing Mister Watson
Book description
Drawn from fragments of historical fact, Matthiessen's masterpiece brilliantly depicts the fortunes and misfortunes of Edgar J. Watson, a real-life entrepreneur and outlaw who appeared in the lawless Florida Everglades around the turn of the century.
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It should come as no surprise, in this novel by Peter Matthiessen, that the main character, Mister Watson, dies. And in fact, he is indeed gunned down by a mob in the first chapter.
The mystery, however, is only starting. Set in the 10,000 Islands of the southwest Florida frontier around the turn of the 20th century, the novel wonders if Mister Watson – a historical figure – is really the cold-blooded killer so many neighbors think him to be.
Based on a “few hard facts” and interviews by Mr. Matthiessen, the story is told by those who knew…
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