When was the North and South trilogy by John Jakes published?
John Jakes wrote the first novel North and South in 1982 followed by Love and War in 1984. He completed the trilogy with Heaven and Hell published in 1987.
Questions about North and South (trilogy)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who are the main characters in the North and South trilogy by John Jakes?
Orry Main from South Carolina met George Hazard from Pennsylvania on their way to the United States Military Academy at West Point. They soon became close friends, frequently confronting their regional differences within the frame of their friendship.
What happened to Orry Main during the Mexican American War in the North and South trilogy by John Jakes?
Orry's arm was badly wounded and eventually amputated while George stayed behind during the Battle of Churubusco in 1847. Orry served as a military advisor to Jefferson Davis before being killed at the Third Battle of Petersburg.
How did the North and South trilogy by John Jakes perform on bestseller lists?
All three novels debuted on The New York Times Best Seller list reaching No. 1 within four weeks on the 28th of February 1982. Publishers Weekly ranked them as top ten hardcover fiction bestsellers for their respective years.
When did the ABC television miniseries adaptation of North and South premiere?
ABC produced a six-part television miniseries starring Patrick Swayze as Orry Main and James Read as George Hazard premiering the 3rd of November 1985. A sequel called North and South: Book II debuted the 4th of May 1986 achieving similar success levels.