Eyes of Eagles (The Eagles, Book 1) [Paperback]

William W. Johnstone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1993

Jamie Ian MacCallister, an orphan raised by Indians, ventures into Texas and becomes a scout for the volunteer force battling the Mexican army. By the author of Blood Bond. Original.

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From Publishers Weekly

Strong, brave and wise beyond his years, Jamie MacAllister either impresses or angers all he meets. Kidnapped at age seven by Ohio Shawnees, Jamie's will and strength soon gain him both the favor of Chief Tall Bull, who adopts him, and the enmity of Tall Bull's other son, Little Wolf, the first of many who wish to bring Jamie down a notch. Escaping to a nearby Kentucky settlement, he makes still more enemies. After Jamie kills John Jackson's son in self defense, he must flee west with his beloved, Kate Olmstead--ironically, the daughter of another enemy--where they marry and are besieged by Shawnees, the Jacksons and bounty hunters--most of whom eventually die by Jamie's hand. The two then settle in East Texas, where Jamie is pressed into service to fight in the coming war with Mexico. Jamie serves with distinction and manages to escape the massacre at the Alamo. Alas, at war's end, he and his bride must still elude those thirsting for their blood. Johnstone ( Fury in the Ashes ), on rare occasion, molds history to fit his tale. However, neither these liberties, nor the one-dimensional characters dampen this rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 478 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; July edition (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082174285X
• ISBN-13: 978-0821742853
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,839,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great saga begins., January 8, 1999

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Kevin M. Cox - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eyes of Eagles (The Eagles, Book 1) (Paperback)

This book is jammed full of history. It puts the main guy Jamie at the heart of Americas most revered and most awed battle ever done. To you skeptics who think it is a bunch of lies I beg to differ Most of the things mentioned in the book is true and besides even if it wasnt true you can never get too much of the Alamo and those who fought and died there. This book has you right in the middle of the defenders plight and yet there is alot more in here then just the 13 days of glory. To find out I ask you to buy it and read it and be apart of the battle.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER BEGINING TO A GREAT SERIES, May 1, 2003

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Max Inman (holland, mi. U.S.A) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eyes of Eagles (The Eagles, Book 1) (Paperback)

Jamie Ian MacCalister orphaned as a boy is captured by the Indians and along with him was a young girl. Together they plan an escape. Whenever they have a chance they bring into their tee pee dried foods and other necessities. They make their get away and, all of this time he and Kate the name of the girl, run into danger, which keeps the story exciting and fast. Jamie grows into a man. They find themselves a home in Texas. And of course Jamie becomes envolved in the battles of Texas. A top notch read and plenty of real events in history.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History from a very personal point of view, January 6, 2001

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Alfred Wallon "Alfred Wallon" (Ebsdorfergrund, Hessen Deutschland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eyes Of Eagles (The Eagles) (Paperback)

I have read a few other books about The Alamo and thought that I could not find something new. How surprised I was to find so MUCH, which was new to me. As a fan of Mr.Johnstone's ASHES series I tried EAGLES and was not a second disappointed. It's a good story plot and very special, as far as Jamie MacCallister's thinking and behaviour is concerned. The first book in this series is an appetizer for more of this stuff. A classic western family saga with new elements which makes the whole thing so much fascinating. Congratulations, Mr.Johnstone!