The Young Duke

By the time Stagecoach made John Wayne a silver-screen star in 1939, the thirty-one-year-old was already a veteran of more than sixty films, having twirled six-guns and foiled cattle rustlers in B Westerns for five studios. By the 1950s he was Hollywood’s most popular actor—an Academy Award nominee destined to become an American icon. This biography reveals the story of his early life, illustrated with rare archival images.

Reproduction of the original: The Young Duke by Benjamin Disraeli

"The Young Duke, undertaken with the assistance of the Wayne family, offers an unflinching look at this icon's early years. This book includes unpublished family photographs and many personal reminisences."--Publisher description

Enter the world of the English aristocracy with Benjamin Disraeli's 'The Young Duke'. The story follows the Duke of St. James, who as he turns 21, becomes one of the richest men in Europe. However, the surprises don't end there as his guardian is not the person everyone expected. Will the young Duke succumb to the allure of his indulgent uncle's lifestyle, or will he resist and uphold his late father's intentions? This novel is a compelling exploration of wealth, power, and family ties.

A novel of manners.