Author: Don Coldsmith Year: 1987 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Western, Historical fiction, Fiction
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ISBNs: 9780553264128 0553264125 |
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Don Coldsmith, inducted into the Writer's Hall of Fame of America and voted one of the Greatest Western Writers of the Twentieth Century by the Western Writers of America, is one of our national treasures. He single-handedly revolutionized the Western novel with his acclaimed Spanish Bit Saga, which has more than six million copies in print. Set in the early sixteenth century, the Spanish Bit Saga re-creates a time, a place, and a people that have been nearly lost to history. In it we see history in the making through the proud eyes of those who lived it.
In the recent past, the People lived in fear, constantly pursued by their ancient enemies, the Head Splitters. But that was before Spaniard Juan Garcia arrived, bringing horses-Elk-Dogs. He taught his adopted people to ride and fight, to defy death and be victorious. Slowly, at first, they learned the ways of the magnificent animals that Garcia brought them. Soon, none could stand against them, and the once cowering and timid People became lords of the American Great Plains. The Head Splitters were defeated and now the People live a life of peace and prosperity.
But not all are satisfied with peace. Eager to prove their manhood, the youths of the tribe long for the days of war. Against the direct orders of their elders, the young bloods seek out the Head Splitters and, waging their own war, place the entire tribe in jeopardy.
This book is part of the "Spanish Bit Saga" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "The Lost Band" First published in 2000 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Medicine Hat" First published in 1997 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Track of the Bear" First published in 1994 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Walks in the Sun" First published in 1992 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Changing Wind" First published in 1990 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Trail from Taos" First published in 1989 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Man of the Shadows" First published in 1983 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Follow the Wind" First published in 1983 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Buffalo Medicine" First published in 1981 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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