One: A Novel Setting & Symbolism

One: A Novel Objects/Places

The Growly

The Growly is the name of the seaplane that the Bachs are piloting.

Carmel

Carmel is a city on the California coast where Richard met Leslie in a Holiday Inn.

Upper Black Eddy

Upper Black Eddy is the site of Leslie's childhood house.

Arizona

Arizona is the southwestern state where Williams Air Force Base is located.

Foundry

The foundry is the place where ideas are made.

Deseret Tent

The tent in the desert is where Richard and Leslie meet Attila the Hun.

France

The mountains of France are where hard and Leslie meet Jean-Paul Le Clerc and receive and burn the pages.

Moscow

Moscow is the capitol of the Soviet Union.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a city in China where the Air Games are held.

Lake Healy

Lake Healy is a mountain lake which Richard used to practice landings.

Barroom

The barroom is where the Bach's listen to Dave and Lorraine discuss the Bach's book and their own lives.

Hotel Room

The hotel room is where Ric...
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