Buckskin Brigades: An Authentic Adventure of Native American Blood and Passion - Softcover

Hubbard, L. Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619862069 ISBN 13: 9781619862067

Publisher: Galaxy Press, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

It’s 1806 and the United States is pushing westward. One white man raised by Indians—Yellow Hair—undertakes a treacherous adventure across the uncharted wilderness. Experience a panoramic journey across the pages of American history in this thrilling story of a proud, courageous man pushed to the limits of endurance . . . and of a country on the threshold of a bloody conflict that will change it forever.“Mr. Hubbard has reversed a time-honored formula and has given a thriller to which, at the end of every chapter or so, another paleface bites the dust. . . . [has] an enthusiasm, even a freshness and sparkle, decidedly rare in this type of romance.” —New York Times

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From the Inside Flap:

". . . Mr. Hubbard has reversed a time-honored formula and has given a thriller to which, at the end of every chapter or so, another paleface bites the dust . . . (has) an enthusiasm, even a freshness and sparkle, decidedly rare in this type of romance." New York Times ". . . a crack adventure yarn . . . exciting . . . historically accurate in its exposure . . . . Buckskin Brigades presents a new struggle and a new science in fiction." Durham Herald ". . . a thriller with a new locale . . . an adventure yarn with a distinct new setting in fiction . . . historically true . . . exciting reading." Raleigh Observer "It brings a bit of belated justice for the Indians." San Diego Union "Against a true historical background . . . moves an exciting tale of scalping parties and forest warfare, duly seasoned with romance . . . Good reading for the lovers of western and Indian lore." Atlanta Constitution ". . . Hubbard's most important contribution is a story told through the mind and body of an American Indian. That alone makes it worthwhile." The Forum - Fargo "Last year's hit was Dances With Wolves. This years hit is Buckskin Brigades." Audio World "Hubbard had created a memorable figure in Yellow Hair." St. Louis Post Dispatch "Hubbard's tale, based on fact, is quite believable and his use of American Indian lore should attract Tony Hillerman and Louis L'Amour fans." Library Journal

About the Author:

With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 280 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most acclaimed and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard.

About this edition

• Publisher: Galaxy Press, LLC
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1619862069
• ISBN 13: 9781619862067
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 332