Blood and Thunder

The book Blood and Thunder recounts the events surrounding the American West in the mid-nineteenth century. In 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe to occupy territories claimed by Mexico. This expansion, driven by Manifest Destiny, led to conflict with the Navajo people. The narrative explores this period and the people who shaped it.

The Blood and Thunder Book is written by Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers. It presents detailed historical research in an accessible narrative style. Reviews describe the work as authoritative, vivid, and wide in scope. It works well for readers interested in American history, the Southwest, and historical storytelling.

"A story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy."—The New York Times Book Review

"Both haunting and lyrical, Blood and Thunder is truly a masterpiece." —Los Angeles Times

"Riveting…monumental…Not only does Blood and Thunder capture a pivotal moment in US history in marvelous detail, it is authoritative and masterfully told." –The Washington Post Book World

"We see a panorama and a whole history, intricately laced with wonder and meaning, coalesce into a story of epic proportions, a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy…Sides fills a conspicuous void in the history of the American West." –N. Scott Momaday, The New York Times Book Review

• ISBN-13: 9781400031108
• Genre: History
• Format: Paperback
• Trim: 5.2" x 7.9"
• Page count: 624 pages
• Published by Anchor in 2007
• Written by Hampton Sides
• Audience: Adult