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| Title | : | The Warriors (Kent Family Chronicles #6) |
| Author | : | John Jakes |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 574 pages |
| Published | : | January 4th 2005 by Signet (first published 1977) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
John Jakes
Paperback | Pages: 574 pages Rating: 4.17 | 6384 Users | 77 Reviews
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A family builds an empire amid murder, betrayal, and the Civil War, in this saga by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of North and South.With the Civil War reaching its gory climax, the divided Kent family is pushed to the edge of complete destruction. With the advent of the transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad, the Kents continue to fight for their foothold among America’s wealthy founding families. While their private, insular war rages, young Jeremiah Kent is tempted by a calculating Southern belle into a trap of deceit, lust, and murder. There’s no turning back as the Kents’ destiny is set on an irreversible course alongside the great rebirth of America.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.
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| Original Title: | The Warriors (The Kent Family Chronicles, #6) |
| ISBN: | 0451213815 (ISBN13: 9780451213815) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Kent Family Chronicles #6 |
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Ratings: 4.17 From 6384 Users | 77 ReviewsCriticism Containing Books The Warriors (Kent Family Chronicles #6)
Wonderful series of booksWhen the series of Kent books were published many years ago I read then and I enjoyed them very much. Reading the books again after nearly 35 years I've enjoyed them even more. Covering all the major stages of the growth of America experienced through the lives of one family is so fascinating. For lovers of historical fiction you'll enjoy John Jake's attention to details of all the important stages of the development of America. It's well researched and for the most partMy least favorite in the series. The last 25% was painful IMHO.
Once again a great addition to this great family saga! The Kent family is scattered in this entry, some off fighting the war!The Warriors starts out during the final days of the Civil War, opening with the death of General Stonewall Jackson (one of the Confederate Army's finest generals). In the battle with Jackson is Gideon Kent. Later on Gideon is captured and tortured by the enemy, which comes into play later on. Jerimiah Kent who is also fighting in the War is given one final order from his
My husband, his aunt and I read this whole series during the 1970's when they first came out - all three of us would read them in less then a weekend and couldn't wait for the next one to come out. They were so very good you felt like you were right there living the story with them! 'A family builds an empire amid murder, betrayal, and the Civil War, in this saga by the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of North and South. With the Civil War reaching its gory climax, the divided Kent family is
Slogged through this one.Not my favorite book of the series. I did learn what "Hell on wheels" actually means. It was slower than the rest . Not deterred from finishing the series however.
Volume 6 of the Kent Family Chronicles covers the end of the Civil War and those first few years after. So what's up with the Kent family?Jerimiah Kent brings a message to his deceased commanding officer's wife and helps her and her daughter prepare for the Union troops under Sherman to come through. He then heads west and becomes an outlaw with an Indian partner.Michale Kent Boyle helps lay track for the railroad. You get a glimpse of what it was like with the Indians and the traveling town
I read 100 pages and still couldn't get interested. Maybe another time, we shall see....so many good books out there.
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