Counting Coup: The Odyssey Of Captain Tom Adams
Submitted by Jim Greenwald on April 1, 2013 - 14:25
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The story of the way west in the early nineteenth century was often a tale of danger, death and unspeakable suffering. The early trappers and mountain men forged the trails westward for the pioneers that followed and became part of the legend of the American West. Of this hardy breed of early venturers one name stands out above the rest: Kit Carson. Many stories of his bravery, often wildly exaggerated filled eastern bookshelves of the day.
How much of what was written was true and how much was fantasy? Cavalry officer Captain Tom Adams vowed to seek the truth behind the legend and along the way faced near shipwrecks, attempted assassinations, Indian massacres, murder, and torture in an odyssey that he never believed could have been possible.
MWSA Review
Stockton has written an interesting story on the old west with an even more interesting approach. Using journal like entries to introduce characters and the story line he draws readers in quickly to what unfolds to be a great read.
This is not Hollywood glorification but rather a carefully written story focused on what really happened. Kit Carson is the main characters focus. He is trying to assemble a true and accurate story of what actually occurred and does it well. This is a great book, history buffs will love it.
Reviewed by: Jim Greenwald (2013)
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Stockton, Bob
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Greenwald, Jim
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