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ISBN
9781400031108

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400031109
ISBN-13
9781400031108
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59053593

Product Key Features

Book Title
Blood and Thunder : the Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United 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 Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Hampton Sides
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.1 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
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
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Synopsis
NATIONAL 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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  • by stuffthatlasts
    01 Jun, 2021Top favourable review

    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

  • by bonnie2480eb
    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-ownedSold by: seattlegoodwillbooks

  • by supt.david_7
    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-ownedSold by: bmackz

  • by rhbishoff
    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-ownedSold by: bookfairexpress

  • by lamarstreasures
    17 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: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

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