Taught by his look-alike cousin Jesse James, Jeston Nash begins an outlaw life dealing in stolen horses and finds himself in a good-versus-bad struggle involving the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux Nation.
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From Publishers Weekly
In this entertaining follow-up to While Angels Dance, Cotton offers the further adventures of Jeston Nash, former Quantrill Raider, outlaw and look-alike cousin of Jesse James. This time, Nash and some friends have stolen a herd of horses, which they intend to drive up to the Dakota Territory and to sell to the Army for a handsome sum. Arriving in the area, however, they find that everyone else is headed in the opposite direction, fleeing the turmoil of Red Cloud's War, the only Indian War that the U.S. lost. To make matters worse, Nash is being pursued by a lawman on a murder charge. Determined to get the horses through and avoid arrest, Nash makes it to Fort Phil Kearny, where he encounters the braggart Captain William Fetterman, who believes that his 80-man troop can ride roughshod through the entire Sioux nation. When his herd is pilfered by the Indians, Nash meets with Red Cloud and Crazy Horse and, while forced to work for them to obtain rifles, comes to believe that Red Cloud is the only decent man in whole territory. How the slippery Nash can manage to escape this precarious situation with his skin intact becomes the central question. With a light touch, Cotton incorporates the events leading up to the Fetterman Massacre. As in the previous novel, his historical personages and details are authentically recreated. The book will delight readers already acquainted with the roguish Nash, and have newcomers rooting for his success.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
YA?Readers are advised to tighten the reins and hang onto their hats when they read this Western. Partners Jeston Nash and Jack Smith have stolen a few horses and plan to head up the Powder River, sell them to the army, and make a little money. It's a simple plan, but one that becomes more convoluted with each of their escapades. By the time the two men outrun bounty hunters, steal an army payroll, meet Chief Red Cloud of the Oglala Sioux, are kidnapped by opposing Indians and hunted by the Army, rescue two drunken cowboys, and have a mangy cur following close on their heels, readers will be holding their breath. But then history is much more palatable when read as an adventure tale. Although the tale is an improbable one, it doesn't matter, for the escapades gallop right along.?Pam Spencer, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A great western,
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This review is from: Powder River: A Jeston Nash Adventure (Paperback)
When I read Cotton's first Jeston Nash novel, I thought it was the best non-Louis Lamour western I'd ever read. Powder River's content is less graphic than his first, and even more entertaining. One almost begins to feel sorry for Jeston; but luckily the misanthrope manages to let his true greedy nature show through. The two anti-heroes (Jeston Nash and Quiet Jack) are the biggest thing to stagger out of the west since US Grant!
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Most definately two thumbs up!!!,
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This review is from: Powder River: A Jeston Nash Adventure (Paperback)
One of the most accurate western novels I've ever read. Ralf Cotton has managed to weave a tale that has it all: duty, honor, and sacrifice. Watch out Louis Lammor you have new compitition!!
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Wheres the movie?,
This review is from: Powder River: A Jeston Nash Adventure (Hardcover)
I read a lot of westerns but I enjoyed this one the most! I laughted and laughted as a goverment that hasn't changed in all these years tries to steal the indians land, push a railroad down their throats and fight as dirty as anyone on earth. Reminds me of the goverment we still have today!I loved this book! Will be looking for the movie. want one of those Catahoula cur dogs too!
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