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  • Wood, Iron, and Blood: A Classic Western Story Of The California Trail (Annals of Ash Book 1)

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Wood, Iron, and Blood: A Classic Western Story Of The California Trail (Annals of Ash Book 1)

4.6 out of 5 stars (644)

Sometimes wanderlust skips a generation... but when it strikes, it strikes gold.

In 1852, fourteen-year-old Jeremy Ash rises to his grandfather's challenge and sets out on the adventure of a lifetime – the California Trail.

It's four deadly months and 1,600 merciless miles from the Missouri River to the goldfields of the Sierra Nevada. There's alkali water that'll poison you; desert heat that'll fry your brains; mountain passes that'll crush you; swarms of biting insects that'll drive you mad; deadly diseases that'll plague you; and warrior tribes that may make it lethally clear they don't want you there.

Will the California Trail kill Jeremy, like so many others before him? Or will it make a man out of him?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q99NB1W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sedgefield Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 611 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Annals of Ash
  • Best Sellers Rank: #404,064 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (644)

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Peter Grant was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. Between military service, the IT industry and humanitarian involvement, he traveled throughout sub-Saharan Africa before being ordained as a pastor. He later emigrated to the USA, where he worked as a pastor and prison chaplain until an injury forced his retirement. He is now a full-time writer, and married to a pilot from Alaska. They currently live in Texas.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
644 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this western story engaging with plenty of adventure and action. Moreover, the book is well-researched and focuses on historical accuracy, making it an outstanding historical novel. Additionally, they appreciate the writing quality, with one customer noting it's well-written with historical background.
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18 customers mention story, 17 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the story of this western saga, describing it as a classic tale of the California Trail. One customer notes that the narrative moves along without boring the reader.
This was a great story, well told, about a guy, Harry, a former navy vet that lost his wife and decided to head to California, taking his grandson...Read more
...Lots of adventure, intrigue and surprises. It is a good read and hopefully there are more coming about the main charactersRead more
A fine story with plenty of action and details to flesh it out. The discriptions of life on the trail were vivid. Highly recommended.Read more
Just a good storyRead more
15 customers mention content, 15 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the book's content, describing it as an outstanding historical novel, with one customer noting it's better than the Ames series.
...This was a great book, I recommend it to anyone.Read more
Good people who made good with hard work and wisdom. Enjoyed this book. Looking forward to more. Author Peter Grant deserves much praise.Read more
...He added an extra at the end on his research. Great read.Read more
This was an outstanding historical novel that encompasses the entire trek from Missouri to Northern California. It is a must read.Read more
11 customers mention informative, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book informative and well-researched, appreciating its focus on historical accuracy.
Well researched and written story of a young mans move west and experiencing of the rapid changes in Sacramento and the Gold fields of California.Read more
This western shows the result of painstaking research and reeks of authenticity....Read more
A neat book that really draws you in, historically accurate too!...Read more
A fine story with plenty of action and details to flesh it out. The discriptions of life on the trail were vivid. Highly recommended.Read more
11 customers mention writing quality, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting its historical background.
...This retelling of a very challenging time in our nations history is well told, and entertaining. Looking forward to the next installment.Read more
...Most are not very good. This one was well written. The story was never boring and turned out to be a quick fun read.Read more
...Well researched, and even better written, leave yourself time to read it or you will be light on sleep.Read more
This is very well written. It reads smoothly and logically. I'm looking for more good books written by this author!Read more
9 customers mention engaging, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging with plenty of adventure and action, with one customer noting how it draws readers in.
A fine story with plenty of action and details to flesh it out. The discriptions of life on the trail were vivid. Highly recommended.Read more
Starts out kind of boring but gets better as it goes on. Lots of adventure, intrigue and surprises....Read more
A neat book that really draws you in, historically accurate too!...Read more
I have just read Peter Grants Western books and they are all so interesting. His stories move right along without boring the reader....Read more
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