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Blood and Thunder : The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West by Hampton Sides (2007, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-101400031109
ISBN-139781400031108
eBay Product ID (ePID)59053593
Product Key Features
Book TitleBlood and Thunder : the Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West
Number of Pages624 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), United States / 19th Century, Military / United States, Adventurers & Explorers, United States / General, Native American, Military
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorHampton Sides
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight17.5 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Riveting . . . monumental . .. . Not only does Blood and Thunder capture a pivotal moment in U.S. history in marvelous detail, it is also authoritative and masterfully told." - The Washington Post Book World "Stunning. . . Both haunting and lyrical, Blood and Thunder is truly a masterpiece." - Los Angeles Times "We see a panorama and a whole history, intricately laced with wonder and meaning, coalesce into a story of epic proportions, a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy . . . Sides fills a conspicuous void in the history of the American West." -N. Scott Momaday, The New York Times Book Review "From the lean crisp descriptions of the characters to the sights, sounds and smells of the trail, this is a crystal clear picture of the West." - San Antonio Express News From the Trade Paperback edition., "Riveting . . . monumental . .. . Not only does "Blood and Thunder" capture a pivotal moment in U.S. history in marvelous detail, it is also authoritative and masterfully told." --"The Washington Post Book World" "Stunning. . . Both haunting and lyrical, "Blood and Thunder "is truly a masterpiece." --"Los Angeles Times" "We see a panorama and a whole history, intricately laced with wonder and meaning, coalesce into a story of epic proportions, a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy . . . Sides fills a conspicuous void in the history of the American West." --N. Scott Momaday, "The New York Times Book Review" "From the lean crisp descriptions of the characters to the sights, sounds and smells of the trail, this is a crystal clear picture of the West." --"San Antonio Express News" "From the Trade Paperback edition.", "Riveting . . . monumental . .. . Not only does Blood and Thunder capture a pivotal moment in U.S. history in marvelous detail, it is also authoritative and masterfully told." - The Washington Post Book World "Stunning. . . Both haunting and lyrical, Blood and Thunder is truly a masterpiece." - Los Angeles Times "We see a panorama and a whole history, intricately laced with wonder and meaning, coalesce into a story of epic proportions, a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy . . . Sides fills a conspicuous void in the history of the American West." -N. Scott Momaday, The New York Times Book Review "From the lean crisp descriptions of the characters to the sights, sounds and smells of the trail, this is a crystal clear picture of the West." - San Antonio Express News, "Riveting . . . monumental . .. . Not only doesBlood and Thundercapture a pivotal moment in U.S. history in marvelous detail, it is also authoritative and masterfully told." -The Washington Post Book World "Stunning. . . Both haunting and lyrical,Blood and Thunderis truly a masterpiece." -Los Angeles Times "We see a panorama and a whole history, intricately laced with wonder and meaning, coalesce into a story of epic proportions, a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy . . . Sides fills a conspicuous void in the history of the American West." -N. Scott Momaday,The New York Times Book Review "From the lean crisp descriptions of the characters to the sights, sounds and smells of the trail, this is a crystal clear picture of the West." -San Antonio Express News
Dewey Decimal978/.02
SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes a magnificent history of the American conquest of the West--"a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy" ( The New York Times Book Review ) . In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of "Manifest Destiny," this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness. At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won., A magnificent history of the American conquest of the West; "a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy" ( The New York Times Book Review ) . In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of "Manifest Destiny," this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness. At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won., NATIONAL BESTSELLER * From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes an eye-opening history of the American conquest of the West--"a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy" ( The New York Times Book Review ) . In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of "Manifest Destiny," this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness. At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won.
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- 01 Jun, 2021
Surprisingly good, interesting book.
History can be dull but this man's life and lifetime were very interesting. It surprised me how much is known of Kit Carson's role in the period. Book arrived in pleasantly great shape, too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Mar, 2025
Blood and Thunder book review.
I've already read this book but wanted to purchase it for my personal "library" because it is one of my absolute favorite reads. Bought it used and was pleased with it's condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Dec, 2018
Great book!
Easy to ready and interesting account of life in the west during the early 1800's. Follows Kit Carson's story and all those he was involved with.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 May, 2024
A great read on the history of New Mexico. Hampton Sides is a wordsmith and thoroughly researched this book.
A great read on the history of New Mexico. Hampton Sides is a wordsmith and thoroughly researched this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 May, 2016
Engaging and absorbing, fantastic writing, does not get better.
Loved this book, if you like American frontier history you will absolutely love this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Dec, 2022
History of Kit Carson
A little more difficult than expected, but still a good read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Feb, 2025
clean used book...
clean used bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jan, 2017
Historical
Great reading!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Nov, 2024
Great book!
Great book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jan, 2020
Great book!
Great book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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