Washington! (Wagons West, No 9) |
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Author:
Dana Fuller Ross
By Bantam Doubleday Dell
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 Settling Washington & Building A Coast-To-Coast Railroad, 2004-07-20
Dana Fuller Ross' panoramic saga of America's great expansion into the western territories is some of the most intelligent, well written historic fiction I have read. The books trace the lives of the pioneers, Americans and immigrants from the North and South, Caucasians, Blacks, Asians and Native Americans, who daily waged a battle of survival. "Washington" is Book 9 in a series of 24 novels which truly bring history to life during one of the United States' most important and fascinating periods. I have become addicted to this series and plan to read all twenty-four books.
The terrible Civil War has finally ended, having decimated the male population of the United States, and left the South in ruins. Millions of people will have to make major adjustments to their lives now that the war is over. Many will move west. Washington Territory is a rich land ripe for settlement, but relatively unknown back east because of its remote location and because of the war.
Toby Holt, son of "Whip" Holt, the Oregon Trail's first wagon master, returns home to his family, wounded in body and spirit. His wife, a former courtesan, leaves him for another man. Toby and his partner Rob Martin are given a commission to survey Washington Territory for the northern transcontinental railroad line, avoiding as many major obstacles as possible. The goal - to layout the railroad across Washington and link-up with rail lines in Montana, Dakota and all the way across the continent. The entire future of the territory depends on this assignment. Both Rob and Toby stake land claims in Washington. However, there are ruthless profiteers there who take advantage of the lack of law enforcement and will go to any lengths, commit any crime, to amass personal fortunes.
Many of the characters from the former novels appear here and they continue to grow and develop, while a new generation, born on the Pacific coast, begins to assume responsibilities as they come of age. A "cargo of brides" is sent to Washington to marry the lonely men, so there is romance galore.
The novel's history, characters and plot are wonderful. I love history, and while I have read and studied this period in America's development, I have learned so much from reading these nine "Wagons West" books. I plan to continue until I read them all. A wonderful reading experience.
JANA
The next generation of Holts & Blakes, 2003-07-26
This is the ninth book in the Wagon's West series.The civil war is finally over. Toby Hold is returning home a wounded hero (Whip's Son). This is the story of the second generation of Holts and Blake's, and their claim of parts of Washington for the US. This is the story of their struggles against the British & Russian forces trying to keep them for making the trip. This book is one of the 1st printing from back in the early 80's. If you are interested in the settlement of the American West this is one series that you need to revisit.
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
EAN: 9780553209198
ISBN: 0553209191
Label: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Manufacturer: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 1982-09
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Studio: Bantam Doubleday Dell |
