But of all he has written, there’s something special about Blood and Thunder that has stuck with me for years and years, so I trust that you’ll glean lots of value from it, as well. I’ve read most of his books and much of his shorter-form writing for Outside magazine and the like-his subjects span a broad range but his writing is consistently top-notch. Hampton Sides is a world-class writer who has honed his gift for telling complex stories in easy-to-read, engaging prose. Sold by Anchor 4.4 star 56 reviews Ebook 624 Pages familyhome Eligible info 12.99 9.99 Ebook Free sample shoppingmode 23 price drop on Feb 17.Was he really the Western superhero character that pop culture portrays him as? I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on that. Blood and Thunder Hampton Sides Oct 2007

If you’re like me, you’ll be disgusted by the government’s treatment of Native Americans, and likely perplexed by Kit Carson’s role in the “taming of the West” and the seemingly hypocritical nature of some of his actions. NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes a magnificent. 'Blood and Thunder' details the continuing conflict between the Navajo tribes and the successive occupants of New Mexico from its original occupation by the Spanish, through the Mexican government and finally the United States. This is also one of those books that introduces you to countless characters and concepts that will warrant further reading and study-it’s a gateway drug into deep Western history. Buy a cheap copy of Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the. Hampton Sides is a wonderful writer of history. Reading the book gave me a base level of knowledge about the West that has served me well both professionally and personally. Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides: 9781400031108 : Books NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes a magnificent history of the American conquest of the West'a story full.

Blood and Thunder is in my top five favorite books of all time, and-no exaggeration-everyone I know who’s read it has loved it.