Fiction.
Literature.
Thriller.
Historical Fiction.
After discovering six gold Roman coins buried in the mud of the Devil’s Dyke, Barnabas Sackett enthusiastically invests in goods that he will offer for trade in America. But Sackett has a powerful enemy: Rupert Genester, nephew of an earl, wants him dead. A battlefield promise made to Sackett’s father threatens Genester’s inheritance. So on the eve of his departure for America, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. Genester’s orders are for him to disappear into the waters of the Atlantic. But after managing to escape, Sackett makes his way to the Carolina coast. He sees in the raw, abundant land the promise of a bright future. But before that dream can be realized, he must first return to England and discover the secret of his father’s legacy.… (plus d'informations)
Chronologically the 1st book in the Sackett series. It tells the story of the founding member of the Sacketts, journey to the new world. It gives the back ground on why he decided to leave England. It shows some of the trials and tribulations of visiting the new world in the 1600s. Overall I think the book touches on the pioneer spirit and an urge for freedom that founded the United States. This is not the 1st time I have read the book, but still enjoyed it very much. I will likely read it again. ( )
Well, I wanted to try a "Western" book and I know Louis L'Amour is a prolific and popular writer, plus my maternal grandfather loved all his stories. This book was suggested by a friend as a good place to get into the genre. I forgot to mention to her that series are too hard for me to commit to right now and this one is the first of about 14 that document a family's journey from England to the wild west. It was an interesting coming to America story. I got kind of lost in the storyline a bit and the number of characters. I finished it but will not continue on. I was hoping for a more "True Grit" style story. I did love reading something that my grandpa enjoyed though and thought of him throughout the story. ( )
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It was my devil's own temper that brought me to grief, my temper and a skill with weapons born of my father's teaching.
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A man needs heroes. He needs to believe in strength, nobility and courage. Otherwise we become sheep to be herded to the slaughterhouse of death.
History is not made only by kings and parliaments, presidents, wars, and generals. It is the story of people, of their love, honor, faith, hope and suffering; of birth and death, of hunger, thirst and cold, of loneliness and sorrow.
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Informations provenant du Partage des connaissances anglais.Modifiez pour passer à votre langue.
Fiction.
Literature.
Thriller.
Historical Fiction.
After discovering six gold Roman coins buried in the mud of the Devil’s Dyke, Barnabas Sackett enthusiastically invests in goods that he will offer for trade in America. But Sackett has a powerful enemy: Rupert Genester, nephew of an earl, wants him dead. A battlefield promise made to Sackett’s father threatens Genester’s inheritance. So on the eve of his departure for America, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. Genester’s orders are for him to disappear into the waters of the Atlantic. But after managing to escape, Sackett makes his way to the Carolina coast. He sees in the raw, abundant land the promise of a bright future. But before that dream can be realized, he must first return to England and discover the secret of his father’s legacy.
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