Dream West

by David Nevin

Series: American Story (book 1)

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Upon its release over twenty years ago, Dream West was deemed a classic novel of the American West by both critics and the reading public. Telling the amazing true story of America's famed explorer, John Charles Fremont, and his beloved supporter and muse, Jessie Benton, it quickly found its way onto the New York Times bestsellers list and adapted into a CBS mini-series starring Richard Chamberlain. Now available for the first time ever in trade paperback, Nevin's epic of adventure and discovery will once again give readers a chance to witness the passion of an early explorers dreams of the great unknown, and the love and perserverance that saw his dream come to life.… (more)

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I thought this was an incredible historical fiction book and I don't understand why it is not more popular. It definitely deserves to be read and I think it holds much literary value. (

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DanielSTJ | Dec 24, 2018 |

Wow, what an unbelievable story. Nevin tells the saga of General John C. Fremont and his wife who lived and breathed in the 19th century. The historical accuracy of this book is remarkable, while at the same time Nevin makes the reader feel as if they are side by side Fremont his whole life. This book has awakened in me new emotions about life, love, and time. The events shaping the Fremonts' lives are fascinating and true - I have been so excited to learn more about them since reading this book. This book has just soared to the top of my favorites. (

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Upon its release over twenty years ago, Dream West was deemed a classic novel of the American West by both critics and the reading public. Telling the amazing true story of America's famed explorer, John Charles Fremont, and his beloved supporter and muse, Jessie Benton, it quickly found its way onto the New York Times bestsellers list and adapted into a CBS mini-series starring Richard Chamberlain. Now available for the first time ever in trade paperback, Nevin's epic of adventure and discovery will once again give readers a chance to witness the passion of an early explorers dreams of the great unknown, and the love and perserverance that saw his dream come to life.

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