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One of the best books I have ever read.
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AN EARLY AMERICA NOVEL
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Dream West
Dream West
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John Charles Fremont was a fiery young officer, bent on mapping the vast trackless American west, and desperately needing government backing. Jessie Benton was the exquisitely beautiful, dazzlingly accomplished, and jealously guarded sixteen-year-old daughter of the most powerful politician in America. — They broke through all the barriers to com... more »
Author:
John Charles Fremont was a fiery young officer, bent on mapping the vast trackless American west, and desperately needing government backing. Jessie Benton was the exquisitely beautiful, dazzlingly accomplished, and jealously guarded sixteen-year-old daughter of the most powerful politician in America. — They broke through all the barriers to com... more »
ISBN-13: 9780451133236
ISBN-10: 0451133234
Publication Date: 1/2/1985
Pages: 738
Rating: 3
ISBN-10: 0451133234
Publication Date: 1/2/1985
Pages: 738
Rating: 3
4 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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A very good book, but a long one. It is about the life of John C. Fremont who was largely responsible for settling California and the exploration of the area needed for the Transcontinental railroad through the western mountains. The man led a remarkable life, and was a true more modern day explorer who ranks up there with some of the earliest who explored this continent. His wife was also a remarkable and patient woman who was always his greatest promoter. The author has done a great job of researching this period prior to and shortly after the Civil War. Loved this book, but it is a very long one and the parts dealing with the Civil War were a little tedious. Genny
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