Where the Rivers Run NorthBy Sam Morton
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Experience the untamed beauty of early America in Where the Rivers Run North, a new historical novel from Sam Morton. Morton's extensively researched fiction carries the reader through three eras in the history of Abraska, or what is now southern Montana and northern Wyoming. From the days when Native American tribes dominated the landscape to the hardships of fledgling pioneer life to times of fast-paced modern development, Where the Rivers Run North introduces a shifting cast of characters as intriguing as they are diverse. One thread runs throughout--the figure of the horse, whether running wild on the plains or competing on the racetrack.
Experience the untamed beauty of early America in Where the Rivers Run North, a new historical novel from Sam Morton. Morton's extensively researched fiction carries the reader through three eras in the history of Abraska, or what is now southern Montana and northern Wyoming. From the days when Native American tribes dominated the landscape to the hardships of fledgling pioneer life to times of fast-paced modern development, Where the Rivers Run North introduces a shifting cast of characters as intriguing as they are diverse. One thread runs throughout--the figure of the horse, whether running wild on the plains or competing on the racetrack.
Customer Reviews
Where The rivers Run North Extremely well-written historical novel by Sam Morton about the Absarka area (southern Montana to Nothern Wyoming). The book covers the time from the 1800's when Native Americans dominated the area through the Indian Wars and English and eastern settlers moving in to present time. The role of the horse is the connecting theme but the book is filled with live --and fictional characters against a background of historical fact which makes for a very informative and spellbinding read.
Nice attempt but misses the mark I commend the author for an ambitious attempt to capture horse history in this important area, but cannot recommend the style -- hardly qualifies as a historical novel -- or the lack of precision with details. When he reverts to a non-fiction essay voice, Morton writes compellingly, but the fiction attempts are shallow. Yet, from a non-fiction standard he misspells too many names. This might seem trivial but it shows he wasn't being thorough. What this book needed was a really tough editor. Perhaps if it is reprinted in the future the publishers will take the time and money to have someone edit it professionally.
magical trail ride This well researched and wonderfully written historical novel is a magical trail ride on the back of a wild, independent and almost immortal palomino stallion. Sam Morton brings this special part of Montana/Wyoming to vivid life. It is written with honesty, without apologies for the brutality displayed by both the Indian and the White Man. The scenery and cast of real "characters" are described in all their ruggedness and gentleness. My trail rides in this beautiful country will never be the same. I could not put this book down.
Where The rivers Run North Extremely well-written historical novel by Sam Morton about the Absarka area (southern Montana to Nothern Wyoming). The book covers the time from the 1800's when Native Americans dominated the area through the Indian Wars and English and eastern settlers moving in to present time. The role of the horse is the connecting theme but the book is filled with live --and fictional characters against a background of historical fact which makes for a very informative and spellbinding read.
Nice attempt but misses the mark I commend the author for an ambitious attempt to capture horse history in this important area, but cannot recommend the style -- hardly qualifies as a historical novel -- or the lack of precision with details. When he reverts to a non-fiction essay voice, Morton writes compellingly, but the fiction attempts are shallow. Yet, from a non-fiction standard he misspells too many names. This might seem trivial but it shows he wasn't being thorough. What this book needed was a really tough editor. Perhaps if it is reprinted in the future the publishers will take the time and money to have someone edit it professionally.
magical trail ride This well researched and wonderfully written historical novel is a magical trail ride on the back of a wild, independent and almost immortal palomino stallion. Sam Morton brings this special part of Montana/Wyoming to vivid life. It is written with honesty, without apologies for the brutality displayed by both the Indian and the White Man. The scenery and cast of real "characters" are described in all their ruggedness and gentleness. My trail rides in this beautiful country will never be the same. I could not put this book down.
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