People of the Fire - Softcover

O'Neal Gear, Kathleen; Michael Gear, W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812521501 ISBN 13: 9780812521504

Publisher: Tor Books, 1991

Synopsis

It is a time of fire. A small band of pioneers struggle valiantly to keep their ancestors' dreams alive in an unforgiving, drought stricken land. Driven by the promise of an awesome vision, a heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior unite to lead their people to a magnificent destiny. A towering epic filled with tragedy and triumph, courage and conflict.

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Review:

"Full-bodied. Steeped in native American lore, culture and mysticism. The narrative is finely detailed and each of the major figures becomes individualized."

"A compelling re-creation of a time before history when man and nature were linked." --Robert Jordan, author of "The Eye of the World"
"Full-bodied. Steeped in native American lore, culture and mysticism. The narrative is finely detailed and each of the major figures becomes individualized; readers will feel their tragedies and their triumphs."--Booklist on People of the Fire

A compelling re-creation of a time before history when man and nature were linked. "Robert Jordan, author of The Eye of the World"

Full-bodied. Steeped in native American lore, culture and mysticism. The narrative is finely detailed and each of the major figures becomes individualized; readers will feel their tragedies and their triumphs. "Booklist on People of the Fire""

A compelling re-creation of a time before history when man and nature were linked. Robert Jordan, author of The Eye of the World

Full-bodied. Steeped in native American lore, culture and mysticism. The narrative is finely detailed and each of the major figures becomes individualized; readers will feel their tragedies and their triumphs. Booklist on People of the Fire

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"A compelling re-creation of a time before history when man and nature were linked." --Robert Jordan, author of The Eye of the World

"Full-bodied. Steeped in native American lore, culture and mysticism. The narrative is finely detailed and each of the major figures becomes individualized; readers will feel their tragedies and their triumphs." --Booklist on People of the Fire

About the Author:

Kathleen O'Neal Gear is a former state historian and archaeologist for Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska for the U.S. Department of the Interior. She has twice received the federal government's Special Achievement Award for ""outstanding management"" of our nation's cultural heritage. W. Michael Gear holds a master's degree in archaeology and has worked as a professional archaeologist since 1978. He is principal investigator for Wind River Archaeological Consultants. Together they have written the North America's Forgotten Past series (People of the Morning Star, People of the Songtrail, People of the Mist, People of the Wolf, among others); and the Anasazi Mysteries series. The Gears live in Thermopolis, WY.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0812521501
• ISBN 13: 9780812521504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480