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Publication
Bantam (2003), Edition: Reissue, 287 pages
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Fiction. Literature. Thriller. Historical Fiction. HTML:In To the Far Blue Mountains, Louis L�??Amour weaves the unforgettable tale of a man who, after returning to his homeland, discovers that finding his way back to America may be impossible. Barnabas Sackett was leaving England to make his fortune in the New World. But as he settled his affairs, he learned that a royal warrant had been sworn out against him and that men were searching for him in every port. At issue were some rare gold coins Sackett had sold to finance his first trip to the Americas�??coins believed to be part of a great treasure lost by King John years before. Believing that Sackett possesses the rest of the treasure, Queen Bess will stop at nothing to find him. If he�??s caught, not only will his dream of a life in America be lost, but he will be brutally tortured and put to death on the… (more)
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LibraryThing member yesssman
The second Sackett adventure here gives some more of the grand adventure that we saw in Sackett's Land, but with somewhat less impact in my opinion. I thought Sackett's Land left off nicely setting us up for adventures in the New World, and that we didn't need so much another completely Barnabas
L'Amour seems to like having a large number of characters in Barnabas' periphery, but they all seem to be the same character and usually the only way to tell them apart is by name. I would have liked to see fewer, more distinct characters.
The story also seemed to get sidetracked by a mystical element related in a few scenes. This didn't seem to move the story along at all, and the drama we were supposed to feel in it felt forced. Maybe it will be more prominent in the later books, but even so I feel that it either should be integrated more naturally or shouldn't be included here at all.
Aside from those complaints, still a fun read.
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story. His sons were introduced well here, and I am looking forward to reading more an them.L'Amour seems to like having a large number of characters in Barnabas' periphery, but they all seem to be the same character and usually the only way to tell them apart is by name. I would have liked to see fewer, more distinct characters.
The story also seemed to get sidetracked by a mystical element related in a few scenes. This didn't seem to move the story along at all, and the drama we were supposed to feel in it felt forced. Maybe it will be more prominent in the later books, but even so I feel that it either should be integrated more naturally or shouldn't be included here at all.
Aside from those complaints, still a fun read.
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LibraryThing member MerryMary
Second volume of the Sackett series. Finishes the story of Barnabas, the founder of the family. Most of the action involves sailing, pirates, and exploring untouched wilderness. Sets up Barnabas' sons nicely for further adventures.
LibraryThing member jcdemo
Another great Sackett book. I really enjoy books that take characters you know from previous stories and give you more about them and more about their lives.
LibraryThing member VincentDarlage
An interesting story, and not the usual Louis L'amour tale - this one is filled with pirates, and the settling of the east by a small band led by Sackett before Jamestown. It had some pacing problems which is not normal for a Louis L'amour novel. The characters are more Davy Crockett than Clint
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Eastwood-esque, which was interesting. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jean_Sexton
This book continues the story of Barnabas Sackett and introduces his sons Kin, Yance, and Jubal Sackett who show up in later books in the series. People familiar with North Carolina will recognize Native American tribe names and landmarks.
The story is a good one. I thought the second sight
Who will like it? It is good historical fiction. If you like L'Amour's Westerns, you'll most likely enjoy this. If you like fiction about historical North Carolina, you'll probably like it.
The story is a good one. I thought the second sight
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incidents were interesting as foreshadowing. I will issue a tissue warning. Who will like it? It is good historical fiction. If you like L'Amour's Westerns, you'll most likely enjoy this. If you like fiction about historical North Carolina, you'll probably like it.
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LibraryThing member fuzzi
In this sequel to Sackett's Land we find our protagonist trying to escape his native England to return to the American wilderness that he loves. On the way he makes friends, defeats enemies, and has several adventures.
I liked this installment a little better than the first, but both are enjoyable
I liked this installment a little better than the first, but both are enjoyable
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LibraryThing member jamesjarrett00
The 2nd book in the Sackett series. Barnabas Sackett goes through a lot to get back to the new world. He is thrown into prison for something he didn't do then escapes. He joins pirates just to get to America. Then spends the rest of his life growing a family in a "new" world and fighting native
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Americans. I do enjoy the author is one of the 1st to put out some of the ideas that Columbus wasn't the 1st European to make it to North America. Lots of action and adventure. I always enjoy reading a Sackett novel. Show Less
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Original publication date
1976