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Title: Not Between Brothers: An Epic Novel of Texas by David Marion Wilkinson ISBN: 0-9651879-3-4 Publisher: Boaz Corporation Pub. Date: 01 May, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.74 (23 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Experience Early Texas Life From Three Perspectives
Comment: Through the captivating reading of a fictional tale, "Not Between Brothers" gives the reader an understanding of Texas life from the early days of Stephen Austin's Colony of Anglo settlers to the beginning of the Civil War (1816-1861). Based on historical research and "for historical accuracy first and foremost", the author provides an unromaticized perspective of Tejano ranchers, Anglo settlers and Comanche warriors and the clash of these three proud societies.
Read the author's Amazon.com posting to understand the intent of this book and his desire to portray the characters "warts and all". For it is this more realistic and human portrayal of the three different cultures that defined Texas that make this book an award winner.
Experience the history of Texas from the perspectives of fictional early settler Remy Fuqua, his Tejano wife, rancher father-in-law and vaqueros, and Comanche warrior Kills White Bear-their values, aspirations, attitudes toward each other and motivations for dramatic actions during these formative years in Texas and American history.
The book will give you the easy reading escape of a good novel while stimulating your thinking and awareness of our heritage.
Rating: 5
Summary: A book you won't soon forget!
Comment: Texas is a huge state with a rich multicultural heritage. It takes a real tour de force, such as David Marion Wilkinson's "Not Between Brothers" to do it justice. In this epic view of Texas history, Wilkinson uses fictional characters Remy Fuqua and Comanche Indian Kills White Bear to tell the story of life on the frontier between the years 1816 and 1861. Remy is a Scotch-Irish orphan who grows up in Louisiana and is permanently scarred by his unhappy childhood. He carries a "never-say-die" attitude and a quick temper throughout his life. Kills White Bear is a Comanche warrior who nurtures a hatred for the white people whose diseases rob him of many of his loved ones. Remy and his cousin move to Texas where they negotiate a piece of land from Stephen F. Austin. Remy meets and falls in love with a beautiful, wealthy Mexican woman, and this causes problems for both of them throughout the rest of their lives. Remy and Kills Bear's lives weave their separate paths until at last they intersect, with predictable dire consequences for both of them. Wilkinson's wonderful prose and unforgettable characters make for an excellent read. He weaves in a lot of history and the reader is treated to up-close looks at Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie, and others who are painted in wonderful shades of gray and who are not made to look like saints. For anyone who enjoys historical fiction or who has an interest in Texas, this is highly recommended reading.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Texas Book!
Comment: Being a native Texan and a former history I found this to be an
interesting book.The book tells of Remy Fuqua moving to Texas to
start his life.Once in Texas he marries Beatrice the daughter of
wealthy Mexican parents.Together they have three children.His
wife and two of his sons are seized by a feirce Comanche chief by
the name of Kills White Bear.Remy rescues his wife and one of his sons.Once home Beatrice has a child that has been fathered by Kills White Bear.Remy rides with Sam Houston and does battle
with Mexican bandits and the Comanche Indians.He later has a
confrontation with Kills White Bear.A very well written fiction
book that sounds like actual history.Read this book.You will have
a better grasp of the early days of Texas.
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Title: Oblivion's Altar: A Novel of Courage by D. Marion Wilkinson, David Marion Wilkinson ISBN: 0451205464 Publisher: New American Library Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Borderland : A Novel of Texas by Edwin Shrake ISBN: 0786884932 Publisher: Hyperion Pub. Date: 25 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: By Sorrow's River: A Novel (MCMURTRY, LARRY) by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0743233042 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 04 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: Folly and Glory: A Novel (MCMURTRY, LARRY) by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0743233050 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 04 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: The Full Cupboard of Life: More from the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith ISBN: 0375422188 Publisher: Pantheon Pub. Date: 20 April, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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