Jaxson Chavez: This book is worth reading for the history alone. I did a lot my own research while reading, because although I know the author obviously took liberty with the characters and even some of the timing of events, I really wanted to know how deep the fiction went. From what I could find, …
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James Greene This is one of those rare books that restores one's faith in humanity! When a man's word stood as enough. "That evening Jack called a halt at a particularly scenic spot. His mood was lighthearted, and his mood permeated the camp. He neglected his usual practice of ordering all of his horses brought …
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Readers are fortunate to witness the life and times of John Hays through the perspective of his fictional , close friend John Caperton. We begin with young John Hays as he fervently wishes to join the army in the state of Texas. He has to prove his value, as does his friend. It doesn't take …
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Jul 09, 2020 Noah Johnson Expertly researched, beautifully told, compelling to the last page. I don't quite know how to begin to describe my feelings after completing this book. During the course of reading it, I savored each page for the subtleties of the descriptions and the masterful capturing of emotions. I read slowly. I …
Jul 31, 2020 Layla Jacobson rated it 5 stars. You can tell from the title and the cover that this is a special book. David Gross never fails to delve into what's otherwise unknown in this supposedly modern world. It opens the past that is so raw in our present. I first discovered Gross through his …
Jul 09, 2020 Irish Travis rated it 5 stars on Goodreads This book was an amazing read. I learned so much - which is what I love about good historical fiction. There were so many times in this book that I thought to myself, “so that's why we do that” (in terms of Jewish traditions). I …
Between Covers These People of History Come To Life May 5, 2020Looking for a book that emphasizes the story in history? A fascinating read that brings the personalities of the people who made history spring to life. Enjoy a novel about the American frontier in the state of Texas and learn about a larger than life …
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Defender of the Texas Frontier Gross’ (A Mexican Adventure, 2017, etc.) latest historical novel traces the formation and adventures of the Texas Rangers during the Mexican War, under the leadership of a bold young man from Tennessee. The narrative opens in 1836 with two adventure-seeking 19-year-olds, John Caperton and John Coffee “Jack” Hays, having drinks …
David R. Gross’s dramatic retelling of a historical legend, Defender of the Texas Frontier, captures an era as it follows a young man’s rise to hero status. Nineteen-year-old John Coffey Hays missed fighting in the battle for Texas’s independence. Full of vim and vigor, Hays joins up with a ranging patrol to defend the Texas …
Reviewed By Ruffina Oserio for Readers’ Favorite Defenders of the Southwest Frontier: A Historical Novel by David R. Gross is a fascinating, intriguing mix of fiction, fact, and heroism. This narrative plunges the reader back into an exciting historic moment to follow the life of one of the outstanding Rangers, John Coffey Hays and his …
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