The Border Men: A Novel (The Tennessee Frontier Trilogy #2) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "THE OLD FRONTIERSMAN paused and leaned, painting, against a beech, his blooded-mottled right hand clutching his wounded left side..." (more)
Key Phrases: border men, patriot army, frontier folk, Solomon Brecht, Joshua Colter, Elisha Brecht (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This predictable sequel to The Overmountain Men is set on the Tennessee/Carolina frontier during the American Revolution. Joshua Colter, his family, neighbors and enemies suffer the usual trials of revolutionary frontier living (Indian raids, war with the English, famine and sickness), celebrate the usual frontier events (births and marriages) and dream the usual frontier dreams of wilderness, peace and good hunting. The plot ranges over the lives of a host of characters, from the patriot Colters to the troubled Tory Brecht family--struggling for survival--with some emphasis on Joshua's complex relationship with the widow of John Hawk, his Indian friend turned enemy, whom he killed. Certain characters are potentially interesting, particularly Pontius Pilate, an escaped slave who becomes a legend among the Indians when he swears to avenge the death of a thief who had been his ally; but rather than animating the story, Judd too often resorts to telling the reader what to feel with comments like "It was to be the last real happiness she would know in a long time." The result is a readable genre piece that leaves one indifferent.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

As Joshua Colter grows from an orphaned boy into manhood, he survives the dangers of a frontier torn by bloodshed and conflict, becoming one of the legendary long hunters Now he is a captain in the newly formed patriot rangers, colonists who fight to defend themselves from the Chickamaugas and Cherokees on one front and from the mighty army of the British Crown on another. The second volume in The Tennessee Frontier Trilogy, The Border Men is a saga of adventure set in the period from 1778 to 1783. In it Cameron Judd paints a portrait of the unforgettable men and women whose pioneer spirit reaches its zenith at the historic battle of King's Mountain as the pioneers fight for liberty in a decisive stand against the redcoat army.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 399 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581821433
• ISBN-13: 978-1581821437
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #714,343 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Colters and Brechts' Frontier, August 31, 2009

By	Ruth Thompson "Weaver of Tales" (Venice, FL USA) - See all my reviews

In "The Border Men," Judd's characters have the all the problems that the early settlers experience on the frontier. Judd tells his story with the conflict between Patriots and the Tories. There on the Tennessee frontier Judd's character have to fight for survival and deal with the political conflict. They fight the British for freedom on Kings Mountain and win the battle. I liked the conflict between the Colters and the Brechts. Things move a little slow at times and it doesn't keep you awake. By Ruth Thompson author of "The Bluegrass Dream" and "Natchez Above The River"

5.0 out of 5 stars Tennessee, July 17, 2008

By	Terry's Treehouse "Terry's Treehouse" (Algood, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews

I would highly recommend the Tennessee Frontier Trilogy series for anyone who loves historical fiction and/or is interested in Tennessee history. Mr. Judd is a native Tennessean and has a true insight into life as it must have been for early settlers. I have read these books twice and have kept them and plan to rereread them. Mr. Judd's books were recommended for male readers,I am female and thoroughly enjoyed these books.
I could imagine my ancestors living again in the pages of his books. Very well written!!