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Blood and Thunder ; The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West by Hampton Sides

Blood and Thunder ; The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West by Hampton Sides

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"Blood and Thunder" tells the dramatic true story of the American conquest of the Western territories through the life of Kit Carson, the legendary trapper and scout who became a central figure in the decades-long conflict between the United States and the Navajo Nation during the era of Manifest Destiny. Hampton Sides masterfully weaves together the personal journey of this illiterate mountain man who uniquely understood and respected Native American tribes, yet ultimately carried out orders that devastated an entire people. History enthusiasts and readers fascinated by the American West will find this richly detailed, essential account reveals the complex human and political realities behind how the West was actually conquered.

Author: Hampton Sides
ISBN: 9780385507776
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Good - Like New
Genre: History
Target Audience: Adult
Pages: 460
Publisher: Doubleday

Multiple copies available. Book received may vary from photos, but will be in equal or better condition.

Condition: The Sequel (2nd Hand)

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