Blood And Thunder: An Epic of the American West by Hampton Sides (English) Paper

Description: Blood And Thunder by Hampton Sides A chronicle of one of the most pivotal eras in American history by the author of the international bestseller GHOST SOLDIERS FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now in B format.A chronicle of one of the most pivotal eras in American history by the author of the international bestseller GHOST SOLDIERSHampton Sidess extraordinary book brings the history of the American conquest of the West to ringing life. It is a tale with many heroes and villains, but at the centre of it all stands the remarkable figure of Kit Carson - the legendary trapper, scout and soldier. Carson was an illiterate mountain man who twice married Indian women and understood the tribes better than any other American alive; yet he was also a cold-blooded killer and an unquestioning patriot who willingly followed orders tantamount to massacre. BLOOD AND THUNDER is a chronicle of one of a pivotal era in American history: grand in scope, immediate in detail, impeccably researched and historically revelatory.Hampton Sides outstanding narrative history has all the virtues: stirring set pieces, deft character studies, colourful descriptions of battles and of nature ... a riveting tale where, for once, the word epic is not hyperbole Frank McLynn, Independent on Sunday Notes Subtitled, An Epic Of The American West. From the author of Ghost Soldiers, this is a chronicle of one of the most pivotal eras in American history, the conquest of the West. Absorbing and well-written Guardian Author Biography Hampton Sides is a newspaper correspondent and columnist. He is the author of the international bestseller GHOST SOLDIERS. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, New Republic and the Washington Post, among others. He lives in Santa Fe.Author Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USAGHOST SOLDIERS (0 349 11788 8) Review Absorbing and well written . . . Anyone who has read Cormac McCarthys Blood Meridian or grew up on John Ford westerns will be enlightened. Those yet to read that novel or see the movies will find that this book adds deep resonances to their pleasure Michael Moorcock Guardian (10/3/07) - ** This history of Carson encapsulates themes of American mythology that seem otherworldly but remain endlessly fascinating.SUNDAY BUSINESS POST - Hampton Side s outstanding narrative history has all the virtues: stirring set pieces, deft character studies, colourful descriptions of battles andA familiar story [told] with compelling narrative zest Robert McCrum, Observer - Sides eloquently paints the landscape and history of the 19th century Southwest, combinIng Larry McMurtrys lyricism with the historians attachmentsPUBLISHERS WEEKLY - The type of sweeping history that was written by the likes of Bernard DeVoto and David Lavender . . . [but] he populates his story not just with whit Promotional * Review coverage * Reading copies available Long Description Now in B format.A chronicle of one of the most pivotal eras in American history by the author of the international bestseller GHOST SOLDIERSHampton Sidess extraordinary book brings the history of the American conquest of the West to ringing life. It is a tale with many heroes and villains, but at the centre of it all stands the remarkable figure of Kit Carson - the legendary trapper, scout and soldier. Carson was an illiterate mountain man who twice married Indian women and understood the tribes better than any other American alive; yet he was also a cold-blooded killer and an unquestioning patriot who willingly followed orders tantamount to massacre. BLOOD AND THUNDER is a chronicle of one of a pivotal era in American history: grand in scope, immediate in detail, impeccably researched and historically revelatory.Hampton Sides outstanding narrative history has all the virtues: stirring set pieces, deft character studies, colourful descriptions of battles and of nature ... a riveting tale where, for once, the word epic is not hyperbole Frank McLynn, Independent on Sunday Review Quote Absorbing... Anyone who has read Cormac McCarthys Blood Meridian or grew up on John Ford westerns will be enlightened GUARDIAN Stirring set pieces, deft character studies, colourful descriptions of battles and of nature... A riveting tale where, for once, the word "epic" is not hyperbole INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY A familiar story [told] with compelling narrative zest OBSERVERAbsorbing and well written . . . Anyone who has read Cormac McCarthys Blood Meridian or grew up on John Ford westerns will be enlightened. Those yet to read that novel or see the movies will find that this book adds deep resonances to their pleasureMichael Moorcock Guardian (10/3/07)Hampton Sides outstanding narrative history has all the virtues: stirring set pieces, deft character studies, colourful descriptions of battles and of nature...a riveting tale where, for once, the word "epic" is not hyperboleFrank McLynn, Independent on SundayA familiar story [told] with compelling narrative zestRobert McCrum, ObserverSides eloquently paints the landscape and history of the 19th century Southwest, combinIng Larry McMurtrys lyricism with the historians attachments to facts PUBLISHERS WEEKLYThe type of sweeping history that was written by the likes of Bernard DeVoto and David Lavender . . . [but] he populates his story not just with white Americans but also with diverse Indian peoples and Mexicans. And he does so with balance and sensitivity . . . As you read it you can see it as an epic movieTLSSides aptly named Blood and Thunder is a stunning history . . . brilliantly writtenHISTORICAL NEWS REVIEW Promotional "Headline" A chronicle of one of the most pivotal eras in American history by the author of the international bestseller GHOST SOLDIERS Description for Sales People Reached No. 12 on the New York Times bestseller list Details ISBN0349120315 Author Hampton Sides Pages 576 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2008 ISBN-10 0349120315 ISBN-13 9780349120317 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-03-06 Imprint Abacus Subtitle An Epic of the American West Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 978.02 Media Book Short Title Blood and Thunder Language English UK Release Date 2008-03-06 Illustrations Section: 16, b/w Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-04-30 AU Release Date 2008-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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