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Rush To Destiny
BASED ON THE EARLY LIFE OF THE WEST'S MOST QUINTESSENTIAL HERO, EDWARD FITZGERALD BEALE. Ned Beale crossed the country on horseback over 13 times. He was the hero of the Battle of San Pasqual, the leader of the great camel experiment and carried the first evidence of the California gold rush to congress. From there, Beale fought the slave trade, was an Indian agent in California and so much more. Beale's exploits eclipsed those of Fremont, Stockton, Custer, and even Kit Carson's, who said of Beale, "I can't believe this man, Ned Beale." “L.J. Martin captures and relates Beale's experiences with great skill in Rush to Destiny.”
426 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 1992
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December 24, 2012
This review is from: Rush To Destiny (Kindle Edition) Rush to Destiny was the first book of L.J. Martin's I have read but it won't be my last. What a great read filled with history and information I devoured it and was left wanting more. Anyone who loves history and knowledge of our past will enjoy this book. Not only a history lesson but an enjoyable one. Highly recommended a fantastic read.
November 1, 2012
Rush to Destiny is one of my all time favorites.
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December 29, 2012loved it
September 27, 2013
One of the best books I've ever read. L. J. knows his stuff.
March 27, 2020
Larry Martin – Two Thousand Miles Bk 3 – Rush to Destiny – Reviewed 3/26/20 – Read 3/19-22/20
The fascinating beginning for Edward Fitzgerald Beale and how he became our classic American Hero.
When Ned Beale’s father died, Ned’s school life came to an abrupt stop. Ned’s mother always had faith in her children and told Ned that he could do anything that he set his mind to. That faith was the one thing that Ned always carried deep in his heart. When he was 15 and with the help of his mother he had an appointment with the Navy as a midshipman. This is the beginning of Ned’s life that would lead him to cross our country on horseback over 13 times. He became the hero of the battle of San Pasqual, transported the first evidence of the gold rush to Washington and the leader of the camel experiment. His accomplishments were many as were his appointments in the civic American life. Governor, Indian agent and others just to name a few. Besides, he became a very wealthy man with is wise investments for the west and more. A fictional look at one of America's hero’s!
What did I like? I have read so many of Larry’s books, and love his writing style. If his books were used in our school systems to teach our youth about American history, I think they would actually learn something. History is boring if you just state facts, but if you tell it in a story form, it becomes a mystery to be solved. Who doesn’t love solving them?
What will you like? As I stated, if all history was told in this format, we would all enjoy history and it would sink in. The storyline is told from the author’s POV but with more of an intimate look at the man himself, not just what he did. This is well written, with historical facts well documented, excellent research shows on every page, besides the author makes our hero our next-door neighbor so that we can identify with him. Another awesome book from our bestselling author, adding to the numerous books he has already penned.
• File Size: 6376 KB
• Print Length: 426 pages
• Publication Date: October 16, 2017
• ASIN: B076HWRVRF
• Genre: Teen & Young Adult Classic Literature, Westerns, Western Fiction Classics
The fascinating beginning for Edward Fitzgerald Beale and how he became our classic American Hero.
When Ned Beale’s father died, Ned’s school life came to an abrupt stop. Ned’s mother always had faith in her children and told Ned that he could do anything that he set his mind to. That faith was the one thing that Ned always carried deep in his heart. When he was 15 and with the help of his mother he had an appointment with the Navy as a midshipman. This is the beginning of Ned’s life that would lead him to cross our country on horseback over 13 times. He became the hero of the battle of San Pasqual, transported the first evidence of the gold rush to Washington and the leader of the camel experiment. His accomplishments were many as were his appointments in the civic American life. Governor, Indian agent and others just to name a few. Besides, he became a very wealthy man with is wise investments for the west and more. A fictional look at one of America's hero’s!
What did I like? I have read so many of Larry’s books, and love his writing style. If his books were used in our school systems to teach our youth about American history, I think they would actually learn something. History is boring if you just state facts, but if you tell it in a story form, it becomes a mystery to be solved. Who doesn’t love solving them?
What will you like? As I stated, if all history was told in this format, we would all enjoy history and it would sink in. The storyline is told from the author’s POV but with more of an intimate look at the man himself, not just what he did. This is well written, with historical facts well documented, excellent research shows on every page, besides the author makes our hero our next-door neighbor so that we can identify with him. Another awesome book from our bestselling author, adding to the numerous books he has already penned.
• File Size: 6376 KB
• Print Length: 426 pages
• Publication Date: October 16, 2017
• ASIN: B076HWRVRF
• Genre: Teen & Young Adult Classic Literature, Westerns, Western Fiction Classics
December 5, 2017
How the west was a bueatiful ppace
Recommend this for Oprah Winfrey to read she will enjoy this very much . I hope this could be turned into a movie a miniseries I am lt.fitzgerald great great grandson .I'm just reading about him what an extrodinary man.god bless him for what he did for slaves and the American natives and the west.
Recommend this for Oprah Winfrey to read she will enjoy this very much . I hope this could be turned into a movie a miniseries I am lt.fitzgerald great great grandson .I'm just reading about him what an extrodinary man.god bless him for what he did for slaves and the American natives and the west.
June 18, 2020
Fascinating History
Being from the mid-west I’d never heard of Ned Beal. As a lover of cattle trail and cowboy era history I’m surprised I didn’t know of this man. Extremely well written and documented. One of the true hero’s of our nation. Thanks for bringing this man to light again!
Being from the mid-west I’d never heard of Ned Beal. As a lover of cattle trail and cowboy era history I’m surprised I didn’t know of this man. Extremely well written and documented. One of the true hero’s of our nation. Thanks for bringing this man to light again!
June 24, 2020
I was hoping this was a continuation of Book 2, but it had entirely different characters and storyline. It was a good story and I liked it, but I liked Books 1 and 2 more.
February 19, 2021
Great book
What a great book. I had never heard of Ned Beale’s before. But I am perplexed it was part of the rugged Trails series. As it should be a stand alone book.
What a great book. I had never heard of Ned Beale’s before. But I am perplexed it was part of the rugged Trails series. As it should be a stand alone book.
January 5, 2013
If you like history you will love this book. Rush To Destiny is about the early beginnings and history of California and based on Edward Fitzgerald Beale's life. Born and raised in Northern California I am familiar with Beale Air Force Base but had never heard of Ned Beale. This book will draw you in and teach you some important history at the same time. Excellent read with well developed characters.
January 4, 2016
Excellent history
Although the author took some libraries with development of some conversations, the main characters and descriptions were from actual recorded documents from many sources.
Although the author took some libraries with development of some conversations, the main characters and descriptions were from actual recorded documents from many sources.
January 4, 2013
An excellent biographical novel about Ned Beale. Loaded with facts within the fictional framework, it really helps to understand the feelings for Manifest Destiny.
October 9, 2014
Interesting and easy to read book. It held my attention throughout.
Be aware of some spelling and punctuation errors in the Kindle version.
Be aware of some spelling and punctuation errors in the Kindle version.
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