The Battle of Seattle
Douglas Bond
(Author)
Description
"There's miles between us and the fort, miles of wild country filled with Indians eager to cut our throats." It's 1855, and tensions in the Pacific Northwest between white settlers and native tribes have led to scores of deaths on both sides. As all-out war seems inevitable, young William Tidd, an express rider for the militia, joins Charles Eaton's Rangers on a mission to hunt down Chief Leschi of the Nisqually. If they can stop him, they may be able to end the bloodshed before it escalates further, but it soon becomes clear that not everyone wants peace with the enemy. Through skirmishes, raids, close calls, and betrayal--William's assumptions, beliefs, courage, and friendships will all be challenged in a few breakneck weeks.
Product Details
Price
$11.99
$11.15
Publisher
P & R Publishing
Publish Date
October 07, 2016
Pages
312
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.5 X 0.6 inches | 0.7 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781596387492
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Douglas Bond is the head of the English Department and a longtime teacher at Covenant High School, a classical Christian school in Tacoma, Wash. He has written numerous works of fiction, many of them for young people, including the Crown & Covenanttrilogy (focusing on a Covenanter family in Scotland) and the Faith and Freedom trilogy (following the same family to Revolutionary America). Among his nonfiction titles are Stand Fast in the Way of Truth and Hold Fast in a Broken World.
Reviews
"Bond's fresh and engaging portrayal of the tragic clash of cultures in the Puget Sound Indian Wars of 185556 not only confronts today's cultural and racial tensions but also provides hope for the future. Essential reading for every student of American history." -- Larry Faulk "Former Washington State Senator"
"Readers won't even realize they are learning true historywonderful for young adults, truly for any age. . . . Delightful book, difficult to put down." -- Patricia Ryan "Public Librarian"
"Readers won't even realize they are learning true historywonderful for young adults, truly for any age. . . . Delightful book, difficult to put down." -- Patricia Ryan "Public Librarian"