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Onionhead
Vintage paperback reprint. "A Riotous, Ribald Novel About a Sailor With A Strong Taste For Food And Women."
317 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1957
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About the author
Weldon Hill
17 books4 followersPseudonym of William R. Scott (died in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 73).
Scott hit the best-seller lists in the early 1950s with Onionhead, his first book published under the pen name of Weldon Hill. He had already had a successful career as an author of short stories and serials under his own name.
Onionhead, about a University of Oklahoma student who became a reluctant hero, drew on Scott's background in the Coast Guard in World War II. It was later made into a movie starring Andy Griffith.
Other novels he wrote include The Iceman, Rafe and The Long Summer of George Adams.
Scott hit the best-seller lists in the early 1950s with Onionhead, his first book published under the pen name of Weldon Hill. He had already had a successful career as an author of short stories and serials under his own name.
Onionhead, about a University of Oklahoma student who became a reluctant hero, drew on Scott's background in the Coast Guard in World War II. It was later made into a movie starring Andy Griffith.
Other novels he wrote include The Iceman, Rafe and The Long Summer of George Adams.
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March 23, 2022
Very enjoyable story about the coast guard during world war 2. Simply written, occasionally trashy (with sex scenes). Oddly political in places. Fun.
I liked Alvin Woods, the main character, and his coming of age troubles.
I found this book in Perth at an antique store. I took it on vacation with me to Guanajuato, Mexico. And I am now leaving it in the hotel where I am staying. I think the title alone is confusing and appealing enough that people might read it.
I liked Alvin Woods, the main character, and his coming of age troubles.
I found this book in Perth at an antique store. I took it on vacation with me to Guanajuato, Mexico. And I am now leaving it in the hotel where I am staying. I think the title alone is confusing and appealing enough that people might read it.
August 15, 2017
one of the best books ever written. an epic tome of the old Coast Guard and better days and even better men. Back in those days they eventually figured out how to deal with bastards. Now they just win.
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