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Along the Republican River in Colorado, Seamus Donegan and his Army scouts are ambushed and outnumbered by a band of Cheyenne Indians, igniting the bloody Battle of Beecher Island, while Donegan is stalked by a traitor in his ranks. Reissue. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 Rifles at the River., D�c 18 2003

Par	Robert S. Clay Jr. (St. Louis, MO., USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Ce commentaire est de: Stalkers, The (Mass Market Paperback)

Terry C. Johnston presents a grim historical novel that tells of the stand Maj. Forsyth and fifty army scouts made in 1868 against Chief Roman Nose and his warriors at what became known as The Fight at Beecher's Island. If one can take Johnston's assertion of historical accuracy in the introduction at face value, this is an effective way for entry-level armchair historians to learn more of Indian fights and fighters. All but a few of the characters are based on historical figures. The dialogue is no doubt subject to some artistic license, but the general details are accurate. Johnston does not list a bibliography that would document his reserach. The Cyrus Townsend Brady influence, however, is easily evident. All fine and well until we consider the re-occurring fictional character of the series, Seamus Donegan. Donegan detracts from the otherwise exciting novel by his unlikely ability to be a part of so many significant events of the Indian Wars. His pulp-fiction subplots and general outrageous behavior hamper a smooth narrative. The first part of this novel is action-packed and moves swiftly. The pace tends to drag in the second half, but it reflects the drudgery and suffering of those who survived the multi-day siege. The heroism of the typical army scout, the military integrity of the Buffalo soldiers, and the fierce Native American warriors are all given balanced space in Johnston's tale. Good entry-level reading for beginning history fans. ;-)

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Excellant, Avril 30 2003

Par	Max Inman (holland, mi. U.S.A) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Ce commentaire est de: Stalkers, The (Mass Market Paperback)

As aslways Mr. Jonston uses a fictional person to carry his story. Seamus Donegon and fifty top notch army scouts after scouring the Colorado Territory for the mighty Cheyenne. At the junction of the Republican river and the Arikarre on an island the scouts find themselves surrounded by Cheyenne and they are out numbered 20 to 1. The battle lasts nine long days. This is a good book but as one reviewer said "why make this book fictional when the real story is just as fascinating" I agree. If you like good history of the Indian wars without reading 25 different books go to this isbn # 0803251866. The title is: GREAT WESTERN INDIAN FIGHTS.You'll love this book.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Best series in a long time!!, Nov. 14 2002

Par	G. Eaton "thelazyr1" (Des Moines, Iowa USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Ce commentaire est de: Stalkers, The (Mass Market Paperback)

I found Terry C. Johnston, to be one of the best damn authors I've read in a long time! He has done his research and knows the material as if he was there to witness it himself.

This is the third book in the plainsmen series. Once you pick it up you won't put it down. I highly recommend the whole series to anyone that is wondering about the old Indian war era. He has some fiction but a lot fact that many would be very interested in.

You are still thinking about it your wasting time get the book it starts with Sioux Dawn.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 History Alive
Terry C. Johnston makes history live. I discovered him several years ago while looking for something western to read. Lisez davantage

Publi� le Jui 12 2001 par David A. Smith

5.0�toiles sur 5 The Stalkers: the Battle of Beecher Island
Great story, well told.... but what are we going to do now that Terry is gone? Will the series continue?

Publi� le Jui 11 2001

5.0�toiles sur 5 The smell of gun powder, fear and bravery is still with me.
Terry C. Johnston has made me into a history lover. His versions are very authentic without being boring. Lisez davantage