First a newbies' confession: This is the first book that I have won for early review and the first book that I have read on my new kindle. PG Nagle's Galveston is the third book her Western Civil War series. As such, the book can stand alone without reading the other 2 books of the series.
As a historical novel, Nagle writes with imagery that really puts you in the time period. From cinders flying off a steam engine, to the fashions of the day, the vivid descriptions of sight sound and smell put you as a reader into the scenes. Likewise, the dialog seems appropriate for the period. The book was well researched and the quotes that began each chapter were interesting.
The narratives alternate from the Union to the Confederate characters though out the novel, the change in perspective keep the pages flying. In all it was a very good read and I am adding the first two novels of the series to my reading list .
As a historical novel, Nagle writes with imagery that really puts you in the time period. From cinders flying off a steam engine, to the fashions of the day, the vivid descriptions of sight sound and smell put you as a reader into the scenes. Likewise, the dialog seems appropriate for the period. The book was well researched and the quotes that began each chapter were interesting.
The narratives alternate from the Union to the Confederate characters though out the novel, the change in perspective keep the pages flying. In all it was a very good read and I am adding the first two novels of the series to my reading list .
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.Sleuthing the Alamo : Davy Crockett's last stand and other mysteries of the Texas Revolution by James E. Crisp
I picked up this book on a impulse. It was sitting on the sale table at a Barnes and Noble. This is one of the books that you CANNOT judge by its cover! The cover of Onderdonk's Fall of the Alamo along with the title really mask what this book is all about. As you can judge by my library, I am an avid reader of Texana. This book goes way beyond just Texas history - It is the author's very personal journey for historical truth. Written in an intimate first person voice it tells the author's journey through Texas history. From the author's realization of his own cultural biases toward race and the resultant impact on his view of Texas history Mr. Crisp leads us on a fantastic journey of discovery.
.James Crisp was a key player in the Pena Diary dialogs / debates of the 90s. He shows how historical truth is often right in front of us - but can be lost in translation. Crisp's Spanish translation skills shine here.
If you read and enjoyed Alamo Traces - this is the prefect update / sequel to that book. I highly recommend it!
.James Crisp was a key player in the Pena Diary dialogs / debates of the 90s. He shows how historical truth is often right in front of us - but can be lost in translation. Crisp's Spanish translation skills shine here.
If you read and enjoyed Alamo Traces - this is the prefect update / sequel to that book. I highly recommend it!