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(More customer reviews)Art Antony's book is an eye opener for people like myself who know little of the reality of events of the American Civil War. Packed with historical fact,yet seen through the eyes of a fictionalised young man, it makes fascinating and educational reading, it is so detailed that I imagine even Civil War buffs will find something new within the pages to learn and ponder upon. The events of the war, the effects on the people involved at all levels, directly or indirectly, as described by Antony here cannot fail to have an impact on the reader. On the critical side, and the reason why I have only awarded three stars rather than four or five, is that I found the writing style stilted and unimaginative, which is a shame as the book has much to commend it. Whilst I accept that the writer wanted to employ a matter of fact tone, the sentences he uses are short to the point of being bullet points, conveying information but not bestowing pleasure in reading. Some conjunctions might help, as would a more carefully thought out and varied vocabulary. That said, the book is definitely worth reading, telling a good story against a meticulously researched background. There is something about the depth of knowledge shown by the author that suggests he may be even telling a piece of his own family history? I have no way of knowing, but I wouldn't be at all surprised. It's a cracking adventure story and an historical goldmine rather than great literature, but this book surely has its place.
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As the Civil War draws to a close, the desperate Confederate army drafts fifteen-year-old Art Logging in place of his dying father. Sulphur River follows Art and his friend Darrell Stroud through their service in the Red River campaign and into their journey to make men of themselves. Art's keen eye for business opportunities in the midst of a crumbling nation and Darrell's resourceful support could set both boys up for a comfortable life in Northeast Texas. If only it were that simple.Art and Darrell aren't the only ones looking to take advantage of chaos in the South in the mid-1860s. They must navigate their cotton, cattle, and horses around Confederate deserters, a crooked lawyer, and their own passions to reach the markets where they are most likely to make a profit. The boys find natural allies among neighboring farmers and a few unnatural allies in escaped slaves, Indians, and even Union soldiers.Author Art Anthony has loaded Sulphur River with research into the history, culture, and economics of the eastern edge of the Old West. Those interested in Civil War history or pioneer stories will especially appreciate the adventures of Art Logging.This is an eLIVE book. Each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.
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