The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz

The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz is a novel by American writer Russell Hoban published in 1973, and was his first book for adult readers.[1] The novel is set in an unspecified location in the Middle East, and was written when Hoban lived in London, and was initially published by British publisher Jonathan Cape .[2] Initially appearing to be written as a kind of fable, Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz are a father and son, both map-makers; the narrative then places both father and son in contemporary London.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Noel Perrin (November 27, 1983). "Strange Maps, Taking Bicycles". The New York Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Nicholas Wroe (journalist) (November 23, 2002). "Secrets of the Yellow Pages". The Guardian. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
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