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The Long Walk
While the War of Rebellion rages on back east, military surgeon Captain Gage Fleming is thrust into the middle of death and destruction on the other side of the country, as he tends to the Navajo forced on a 450-mile "long walk" from Fort Defiance to Fort Sumner in 1864. Amidst the brutality of the journey, Gage develops some unlikely friendships, including one with Mosi, a mysterious young Navajo woman whose own medical knowledge and skills belie her age. With life-or-death moments around every twist and turn of the trail, The Long Walk will thrill readers through every page of the journey.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2020
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Ron Schwab
47 books193 followersRon Schwab is the author of the popular Western series, The Law Wranglers, The Coyote Saga, and The Lockes, as well as several standalone novels, including Grit, a winner of the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award for Best Western Novel, and Cut Nose, a finalist for the Western Writers of America Best Western Historical Novel. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.
Ron’s earlier published works included the suspense novels, Crocodile Fears and The Buddy System, both printed under a pseudonym, Michael J. Stewart. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.
Ron and his wife, Bev, divide their time between their home in Fairbury, Nebraska and their cabin in the Kansas Flint Hills.
Ron’s earlier published works included the suspense novels, Crocodile Fears and The Buddy System, both printed under a pseudonym, Michael J. Stewart. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.
Ron and his wife, Bev, divide their time between their home in Fairbury, Nebraska and their cabin in the Kansas Flint Hills.
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March 5, 2025
THE PROMISE OF A GARDEN OF EDEN TOTHE NAVAJO FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WAS NOTHING BUT LIES
☆☆☆☆☆
THE PROMISE OF A GARDEN OF EDEN, FOOD, SHELTER, PROSPERITY, & A BETTER LIFE BUT IT WAS ALL LIES THAT COST THOUSANDS OF THE NAVAJO THEIR LIVES
The Long Walk by Ron Schwab is a well told tell of the hardships and outright Hell. The amount of lives lost due to not having proper food supplies, clothing, medical treatment not to mention the ruthless murders brought on by the soldiers who were there to protect the Navajo from their native grounds in Arizona to New Mexico. They were starved, they were pushed to the point of exhaustion, shot and killed when they were ill or could no longer move at the pace they were pushed by a well feed army on horseback and mule teams pulling wagons. They were not provided clothing needed to travel through the rough mountain ranges and the cold weather, and worst, once they reached their destination, they were still staved, left without proper means of housing, no fire wood, no livestock, and little to no chance of survival in a land which could not provide for a hundred people let alone all most nine thousand plus.
This is a sad tell and pretty much one of the sadist parts of our American history, which is, for the most part, overlooked. The way we treated fellow human beings with not even a second thought for the most part. The agreements, lies, and treaties that were broke are unbelievable.
This story is told through the eyes of a Navajo woman, Mosi, her family, a few of her fellow Navajo people, and a handful of medical Amy personnel who were assigned to escort them to the "promised land". Mosi was adopted and raised by a white family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and her adopted father, being a surgeon, passed his knowledge down to his adopted Navajo daughter. In turn, Mosi uses her skills to treat the Navajo while they are on the "The Long Walk," saving as many as she can.
This is a sad story at times but at other times is full of hope, compassion, love, and determination to help as many people as possible. This is a very good story and I would highly recommend it to all.
Quotes:
"The surgeon is not God. Some say God is looking over your shoulder, though, guiding your hands. That could be true but remind yourself that God might be busy with other patients somewhere, so do not abandon your brain. Start from the beginning. Look at the patient with new eyes and search out the solution. You can give God credit later if it suits you."
Referring to the long walk;
"Those who were dying or too weak to get up were being put down like injured or hopelessly sick horses."
"As President Lincoln said, sir, 'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."
"Those who can move with ease between cultures can do much to help folks conclude that it's best if we just let people be what they are and pursue their own lives in ways that work for them."
☆☆☆☆☆
THE PROMISE OF A GARDEN OF EDEN, FOOD, SHELTER, PROSPERITY, & A BETTER LIFE BUT IT WAS ALL LIES THAT COST THOUSANDS OF THE NAVAJO THEIR LIVES
The Long Walk by Ron Schwab is a well told tell of the hardships and outright Hell. The amount of lives lost due to not having proper food supplies, clothing, medical treatment not to mention the ruthless murders brought on by the soldiers who were there to protect the Navajo from their native grounds in Arizona to New Mexico. They were starved, they were pushed to the point of exhaustion, shot and killed when they were ill or could no longer move at the pace they were pushed by a well feed army on horseback and mule teams pulling wagons. They were not provided clothing needed to travel through the rough mountain ranges and the cold weather, and worst, once they reached their destination, they were still staved, left without proper means of housing, no fire wood, no livestock, and little to no chance of survival in a land which could not provide for a hundred people let alone all most nine thousand plus.
This is a sad tell and pretty much one of the sadist parts of our American history, which is, for the most part, overlooked. The way we treated fellow human beings with not even a second thought for the most part. The agreements, lies, and treaties that were broke are unbelievable.
This story is told through the eyes of a Navajo woman, Mosi, her family, a few of her fellow Navajo people, and a handful of medical Amy personnel who were assigned to escort them to the "promised land". Mosi was adopted and raised by a white family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and her adopted father, being a surgeon, passed his knowledge down to his adopted Navajo daughter. In turn, Mosi uses her skills to treat the Navajo while they are on the "The Long Walk," saving as many as she can.
This is a sad story at times but at other times is full of hope, compassion, love, and determination to help as many people as possible. This is a very good story and I would highly recommend it to all.
Quotes:
"The surgeon is not God. Some say God is looking over your shoulder, though, guiding your hands. That could be true but remind yourself that God might be busy with other patients somewhere, so do not abandon your brain. Start from the beginning. Look at the patient with new eyes and search out the solution. You can give God credit later if it suits you."
Referring to the long walk;
"Those who were dying or too weak to get up were being put down like injured or hopelessly sick horses."
"As President Lincoln said, sir, 'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."
"Those who can move with ease between cultures can do much to help folks conclude that it's best if we just let people be what they are and pursue their own lives in ways that work for them."
January 8, 2025
I knew very little about the Long Walk until I read this heartbreaking story, which is based on actual events. Between 1863 and 1866, more than ten thousand Navajos were forcibly removed from their ancestral homeland and relocated to the Bosque Redondo Reservation in New Mexico. Hundreds of men, women and children died from starvation, disease and exposure during the Long Walk of over four hundred miles. Those who couldn't keep up were shot by soldiers.
The reservation was a far cry from the "land of milk and honey" they'd been promised. The dry, alkaline soil was unfit for farming or raising sheep. The lack of trees for firewood or shelters left thousands exposed to the harsh climate, while they starved on meager rations supplied by the government. The captive Navajos could only "burrow like rabbits into the earth" for shelter. Desperate women slept with soldiers in exchange for food. Prisoners who didn't starve to death were struck down by disease.
Trained physicians accompanied the Navajos on their long walk, and struggled to keep them alive on the reservation--a nearly impossible task under appalling conditions. In this story, military surgeon Gage Fleming is partnered with Mosi, a lovely young Navajo woman who was raised and medically trained by a doctor in Albuquerque before she returned to her people. Gage and Mosi face formidable challenges during the Long Walk and on the reservation, as they attempt to keep thousands of Navajos alive under horrifying conditions. Naturally, a slow burn romance develops between Gage and Mosi, along with a romance between Mosi's brother (Eagle) and Mosi's best friend (Mink).
Thanks to the author's skill and extensive research, this story gripped me from the very first page and never let go. Filled with memorable characters (both good and bad), authentic settings, and actual events, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in our nation's history, including the tragic parts. The Long Walk ends on a positive note and earns five bright stars from me.
The reservation was a far cry from the "land of milk and honey" they'd been promised. The dry, alkaline soil was unfit for farming or raising sheep. The lack of trees for firewood or shelters left thousands exposed to the harsh climate, while they starved on meager rations supplied by the government. The captive Navajos could only "burrow like rabbits into the earth" for shelter. Desperate women slept with soldiers in exchange for food. Prisoners who didn't starve to death were struck down by disease.
Trained physicians accompanied the Navajos on their long walk, and struggled to keep them alive on the reservation--a nearly impossible task under appalling conditions. In this story, military surgeon Gage Fleming is partnered with Mosi, a lovely young Navajo woman who was raised and medically trained by a doctor in Albuquerque before she returned to her people. Gage and Mosi face formidable challenges during the Long Walk and on the reservation, as they attempt to keep thousands of Navajos alive under horrifying conditions. Naturally, a slow burn romance develops between Gage and Mosi, along with a romance between Mosi's brother (Eagle) and Mosi's best friend (Mink).
Thanks to the author's skill and extensive research, this story gripped me from the very first page and never let go. Filled with memorable characters (both good and bad), authentic settings, and actual events, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in our nation's history, including the tragic parts. The Long Walk ends on a positive note and earns five bright stars from me.
March 20, 2023
excellent
I have read all Ron Schwabs books and found them all great . Don’t know how I missed “ The Long Walk “ but very glad I finally found it. This is an excellent depiction of a horrible event in our nations history that all should be aware of. The characters come to life and are unforgettable. A real can’t put down page turner.
I have read all Ron Schwabs books and found them all great . Don’t know how I missed “ The Long Walk “ but very glad I finally found it. This is an excellent depiction of a horrible event in our nations history that all should be aware of. The characters come to life and are unforgettable. A real can’t put down page turner.
June 3, 2023
Exceptional
Living in the southwest and being of Native heritage I could relate to most, if not all of this books story line! It was and is a sad truth of our govts treatment of the Dineh people. While the character's in the story were fictional, the story was not.
Living in the southwest and being of Native heritage I could relate to most, if not all of this books story line! It was and is a sad truth of our govts treatment of the Dineh people. While the character's in the story were fictional, the story was not.
July 7, 2024
March of Heartbreak💔
ADULT Historical Western🐺💪🔪🔫🐎 Adventure with Romance.
A fictional tale based on true events.
In the 1870s The Navajo or Dine As they call themselves even yet today, were Ordered removed By the union soldiers and Federal Government. They were Forced off of their traditional lands in Arizona and western New Mexico. Starving and defenseless with few horses, they had to cross on foot, a 100s of miles long march To fort Sill Oklahoma. The abuse contunued there.
I got this e-book from amazon with kindle unlimited.
ADULT Historical Western🐺💪🔪🔫🐎 Adventure with Romance.
A fictional tale based on true events.
In the 1870s The Navajo or Dine As they call themselves even yet today, were Ordered removed By the union soldiers and Federal Government. They were Forced off of their traditional lands in Arizona and western New Mexico. Starving and defenseless with few horses, they had to cross on foot, a 100s of miles long march To fort Sill Oklahoma. The abuse contunued there.
I got this e-book from amazon with kindle unlimited.
June 12, 2023
"...freedom must be an aspiration before it becomes a reality, and people and actions must be judged in the context of their times. The fact that historical practice has sometimes been inconsistent with the words of a free people does not invalidate the ideas and goals expressed. We must put the past behind us. Negroes are free now with the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Dine will be free soon. I believe that. I will not live to see it become a reality in every sense, but they, like all of us, as individuals must decide what to do with the newfound freedom."
Feeling super conflicted about my final thoughts with this book. The historical backdrop of this book was heartbreaking but I felt like the author came at it from a good perspective. Thinking about how awful they were treated really was hard to read--how callous people can be with other peoples lives just because they don't deem them "human beings." What really stuck out to me was that Ron Schwab didn't just say "all white people were awful evil people" or just generally classified people. Each character was nuanced and there were good and bad people on every side. And thank goodness the good people won--it was such a hopeful ending.
All of that is why this has a three star instead of two because there were some things that just didn't rub right with me. Particularly in regards to the romances throughout--although many people enjoyed the main couple so I seem to be in the minority. Here's a few things that stuck out to me:
1. This was a slow burn and an insta love at the same time. There is a lot of building their relationship as two doctors fighting for people's lives--the friendship is definitely slow burn. Then suddenly at 80% of the book they decide they love each other and then get married not long after and they have sex so quickly after too. There were barely any hints that they liked each other that way, there were a few where you could tell they were noticing each other but it never fleshed out and grew into that, at least not that I saw as a reader. It was like suddenly they were confessing their love and then desperate to have sex--horny to the max.
a. Kind of hilarious but when she referred to his nether regions as a "little friend" wanting to "come out and play." I just about died. Maybe it's just me but that is not romantic it is just awkward. She also has a point where she says, "After all that boring stuff, can we enjoy a quick poke?" Which was just honestly weird wording. These are not long, overly descriptive scenes but the way they are said makes it really awkward. (Reminds me lowkey of Ali Hazelwood although she is way more strange).
2. There is a quite a few mentions of rape (if you know the history this is unsurprising) and both the main girl and another girl get raped both on and off page. I don't know if it was common at that time so people could just adapt or what but I felt like they were far too quick to jump into a sexual relationship with another guy after what happened. I wish there had been more discussion of the psychological repercussions because it seemed like everyone brushed it off like it was nothing.
I doubt I'll recommend it in the future but if it sounds interesting maybe give it a shot. I didn't love it as much as I hoped I would but the larger story was an interesting and important one.
Content: language (s-word, a-word primarily), sexual content(a couple instances of sex that aren't long or overly descriptive but they are descriptive enough I wouldn't recommend for younger readers. There are quite a few sex scenes near the end), rape (discussions of, there is a rape scene that is about as descriptive as the regular sex scenes), discussions of checking out a girl's breasts or a girl grabbing onto a man's penis and thoughts about having sex with someone, a scene or two about masturbation, violence (graphic)
Feeling super conflicted about my final thoughts with this book. The historical backdrop of this book was heartbreaking but I felt like the author came at it from a good perspective. Thinking about how awful they were treated really was hard to read--how callous people can be with other peoples lives just because they don't deem them "human beings." What really stuck out to me was that Ron Schwab didn't just say "all white people were awful evil people" or just generally classified people. Each character was nuanced and there were good and bad people on every side. And thank goodness the good people won--it was such a hopeful ending.
All of that is why this has a three star instead of two because there were some things that just didn't rub right with me. Particularly in regards to the romances throughout--although many people enjoyed the main couple so I seem to be in the minority. Here's a few things that stuck out to me:
1. This was a slow burn and an insta love at the same time. There is a lot of building their relationship as two doctors fighting for people's lives--the friendship is definitely slow burn. Then suddenly at 80% of the book they decide they love each other and then get married not long after and they have sex so quickly after too. There were barely any hints that they liked each other that way, there were a few where you could tell they were noticing each other but it never fleshed out and grew into that, at least not that I saw as a reader. It was like suddenly they were confessing their love and then desperate to have sex--horny to the max.
a. Kind of hilarious but when she referred to his nether regions as a "little friend" wanting to "come out and play." I just about died. Maybe it's just me but that is not romantic it is just awkward. She also has a point where she says, "After all that boring stuff, can we enjoy a quick poke?" Which was just honestly weird wording. These are not long, overly descriptive scenes but the way they are said makes it really awkward. (Reminds me lowkey of Ali Hazelwood although she is way more strange).
2. There is a quite a few mentions of rape (if you know the history this is unsurprising) and both the main girl and another girl get raped both on and off page. I don't know if it was common at that time so people could just adapt or what but I felt like they were far too quick to jump into a sexual relationship with another guy after what happened. I wish there had been more discussion of the psychological repercussions because it seemed like everyone brushed it off like it was nothing.
I doubt I'll recommend it in the future but if it sounds interesting maybe give it a shot. I didn't love it as much as I hoped I would but the larger story was an interesting and important one.
Content: language (s-word, a-word primarily), sexual content(a couple instances of sex that aren't long or overly descriptive but they are descriptive enough I wouldn't recommend for younger readers. There are quite a few sex scenes near the end), rape (discussions of, there is a rape scene that is about as descriptive as the regular sex scenes), discussions of checking out a girl's breasts or a girl grabbing onto a man's penis and thoughts about having sex with someone, a scene or two about masturbation, violence (graphic)
May 11, 2025
What a journey!
Truly an epic story. Gives insight into the treatment of the Indians while giving a glimpse into romance between the main characters. Hard to put down! Hated for it to end.
Truly an epic story. Gives insight into the treatment of the Indians while giving a glimpse into romance between the main characters. Hard to put down! Hated for it to end.
October 23, 2020
A fair rendition of the Indians being forced to travel many miles from their homeland to an unknown area many miles away! Too, a very descriptive rendition of their many deaths as well as the lack of food and other necessities to insure their safety and welfare!
Definitely five stars worthy, as Mr. Schwab pulls no punches in his outstanding descriptiveness of the many horrific events that consistently plagued this group of Native Americans and their many ongoing turmoils! I was, most definitely, impressed with the author's outstanding descriptiveness of the abuse, and neglect of this compassionately proud group of America's most proudest group of individuals! Great selection of characters throughout this compelling western masterpiece especially the two Doctors, and their endearing perseverance throughout their ongoing hardships!
Definitely recommend this family-friendly accounting of realistic old American western folklore adventures to all readers, but especially to you western addicted enthusiasts, who loves to follow realistic oriented western adventures. You non-western enthusiasts will definitely enjoy following these Native Americans throughout their hardships, and their many problems be falling them during their trek across America! Very touching, but some very heartwarming experiences throughout this compelling western masterpiece of realistic old American folklore adventures!!!😃
Definitely five stars worthy, as Mr. Schwab pulls no punches in his outstanding descriptiveness of the many horrific events that consistently plagued this group of Native Americans and their many ongoing turmoils! I was, most definitely, impressed with the author's outstanding descriptiveness of the abuse, and neglect of this compassionately proud group of America's most proudest group of individuals! Great selection of characters throughout this compelling western masterpiece especially the two Doctors, and their endearing perseverance throughout their ongoing hardships!
Definitely recommend this family-friendly accounting of realistic old American western folklore adventures to all readers, but especially to you western addicted enthusiasts, who loves to follow realistic oriented western adventures. You non-western enthusiasts will definitely enjoy following these Native Americans throughout their hardships, and their many problems be falling them during their trek across America! Very touching, but some very heartwarming experiences throughout this compelling western masterpiece of realistic old American folklore adventures!!!😃
October 13, 2020
Another Fine Tale
Many of us think about historical event like The Long Walk or any number of other 19th Century wings perpetrated on Native Americans in the abstract. They're sad moments in our country's history, but we don't really think about the lives of individual humans affected.
Mr. Schwab has written a number of books which pull the reader into tales that force consideration of the human element, without beating the reader over the head with it.
I'd love to believe that this is another series in the making, because I'm anxious to see what's in store for the characters--especially Dr. Mosi and Dr. Gage!
Many of us think about historical event like The Long Walk or any number of other 19th Century wings perpetrated on Native Americans in the abstract. They're sad moments in our country's history, but we don't really think about the lives of individual humans affected.
Mr. Schwab has written a number of books which pull the reader into tales that force consideration of the human element, without beating the reader over the head with it.
I'd love to believe that this is another series in the making, because I'm anxious to see what's in store for the characters--especially Dr. Mosi and Dr. Gage!
October 14, 2020
This is a neat story written by a excellent writer(Ron Schwann). The main character is an army doctor, Capitan Gage Fleming who is attached to an army unit tasked with the forced removal of the Navajo from Ft Defiance to Ft Sumner in 1864. Gage meets a Navajo girl who was raised by a white doctor and his wife as well as schooled to be a doctor by her father. The girl, Mosi, not only becomes indispensable professionally to Gage but eventually his lover and wife. This book is a page turner from a historical standpoint as well as a sweet love story with a feel good ending.
February 10, 2021
Well written novel that will keep you reading long after bedtime.
In 1864 as Dr. Gage Fleming and the young Navajo Mosi work with the sick, starving and injured Navajo on the 450 mile long walk from their homeland to Fort Summer to be resettled on government land they find they work well together. Their working together leads to their future together after the war and their release from the military.
In 1864 as Dr. Gage Fleming and the young Navajo Mosi work with the sick, starving and injured Navajo on the 450 mile long walk from their homeland to Fort Summer to be resettled on government land they find they work well together. Their working together leads to their future together after the war and their release from the military.
November 21, 2021
A truly wonderful historical account
Ron Schwab is a fine author. This story is sad yet inspiring. Gage and Mosi are heroic characters who confront enormous challenges with courage and a special blend of humanity and practicality and intelligence. The Dine suffer through the injustices of mandatory displacement and finally return to their homeland in one of those all too rare moments of historical justice.
Ron Schwab is a fine author. This story is sad yet inspiring. Gage and Mosi are heroic characters who confront enormous challenges with courage and a special blend of humanity and practicality and intelligence. The Dine suffer through the injustices of mandatory displacement and finally return to their homeland in one of those all too rare moments of historical justice.
October 7, 2020
The Long Walk
I love Ron Schwabs books and this one is especially close to my heart, being a former resident of Waterflow, NM, and from working with the Dine' people in Shiprock, Chinle, and Window Rock! I
There are still many stories told about the Long Walk, and the hardships, tragedies, and shameful treatment of the native people, during this period of history!
I love Ron Schwabs books and this one is especially close to my heart, being a former resident of Waterflow, NM, and from working with the Dine' people in Shiprock, Chinle, and Window Rock! I
There are still many stories told about the Long Walk, and the hardships, tragedies, and shameful treatment of the native people, during this period of history!
October 15, 2020
Excellent blend of history and fiction. Loved the characters. Ron Schwab brings in a different perspective than most writing in this genre - the Native peoples aren't always the bad guys. The way the government treated the Native American people was shameful, to say the least. This book gets you involved and the end brought tears to my eyes. This is a must read!
October 19, 2020
Another Great Adventure
Just a tad hard to get into but I was determined because of my love for all of Ron's work. I was rewarded with a thoughtful and wonderful story. As a former resident of that very interesting and mysterious state, the story line and descriptive landmarks made this story very relevant for me.
Just a tad hard to get into but I was determined because of my love for all of Ron's work. I was rewarded with a thoughtful and wonderful story. As a former resident of that very interesting and mysterious state, the story line and descriptive landmarks made this story very relevant for me.
November 20, 2020
Clever, Entertaining and Historically Realistic!
Schwab is a master at quickly drawing readers into the early frontier with its many challenges and prejudices of those days. You'll fall in love with some characters and detest others, chuckling one minute and shedding tests the next. One of the best novels ever.
Schwab is a master at quickly drawing readers into the early frontier with its many challenges and prejudices of those days. You'll fall in love with some characters and detest others, chuckling one minute and shedding tests the next. One of the best novels ever.
November 29, 2020
Well done
This Is a part of Native History I had not read before. Even though it is a work of fiction, it was well written with believable characters and settings. As always, the mistreatment of Native Americans, engaged me, and causes great sadness. At least Long Walk left room to hope.
This Is a part of Native History I had not read before. Even though it is a work of fiction, it was well written with believable characters and settings. As always, the mistreatment of Native Americans, engaged me, and causes great sadness. At least Long Walk left room to hope.
December 15, 2020
Great story of Indian life and adventure
The author has written a intriguing story of an Indian Nation’s hardships and problems as they are removed from their home and relocated to reservation. The hardships an adventure the Indians encounter during this relocation is quite entertaining.
The author has written a intriguing story of an Indian Nation’s hardships and problems as they are removed from their home and relocated to reservation. The hardships an adventure the Indians encounter during this relocation is quite entertaining.
October 8, 2020
Another great read by a favorite author
I always look forward to his next book and he never disappoints. I recommend it to all that have interest in that part of America's history in that part of our country.
I always look forward to his next book and he never disappoints. I recommend it to all that have interest in that part of America's history in that part of our country.
October 27, 2020
Great Read
Seems like Ron did his home work as I lived on the Navajo Reservation for 29 years and he made it so Ou did like he had lived as long as myself,I really enjoyed his book.
Seems like Ron did his home work as I lived on the Navajo Reservation for 29 years and he made it so Ou did like he had lived as long as myself,I really enjoyed his book.
November 18, 2020
Historical fiction at it’s best
We love Ron Schwab’s writing and his attention to actual historical events. He has turned a deplorable time in American history into an enjoyable read.
We have read most if not all of Ron’s books and can’t wait for the next one.
We love Ron Schwab’s writing and his attention to actual historical events. He has turned a deplorable time in American history into an enjoyable read.
We have read most if not all of Ron’s books and can’t wait for the next one.
December 21, 2020
Excellent historical novel
As a Diné, I was surprised that Ron Schwab tackled the Long Walk (Hweeldi). A painful remembrance told truthfully and woven into a story about a girl who is caught between two worlds. Excellent reading and superior plot development.
As a Diné, I was surprised that Ron Schwab tackled the Long Walk (Hweeldi). A painful remembrance told truthfully and woven into a story about a girl who is caught between two worlds. Excellent reading and superior plot development.
January 29, 2021
Excellent History
I never knew the history of the Long Walk by the Navajo Nation. This well written and researched book made the story come alive. The characters were engaging and the dramatic episodes brought excitement into the storyline.
I never knew the history of the Long Walk by the Navajo Nation. This well written and researched book made the story come alive. The characters were engaging and the dramatic episodes brought excitement into the storyline.
May 11, 2021
Excellent As Usual
Mr Schwab never disappoints his readers. This stand-alone novel is mostly about the plight of the Navajo and associated historical events, but there is adequate action throughout to compliment this compelling account. I would like to see a sequel.
Mr Schwab never disappoints his readers. This stand-alone novel is mostly about the plight of the Navajo and associated historical events, but there is adequate action throughout to compliment this compelling account. I would like to see a sequel.
May 16, 2021
Just plain good reading!
Very well-wrritten story built around some history of the Navajo people in the mid-1860's. If you like a little romance with your history readng, then this is for you.
Very well-wrritten story built around some history of the Navajo people in the mid-1860's. If you like a little romance with your history readng, then this is for you.
October 26, 2021
Should be the death walk
This and every book Ron has written are excelent. I have read every book on his web site and will hook forward to his next release. Thank you so much for all the entertainment.
This and every book Ron has written are excelent. I have read every book on his web site and will hook forward to his next release. Thank you so much for all the entertainment.
January 8, 2022
Great Read
Great storyline of the Navajo Indians and their struggles
Love the way the author weaved fictional characters into the actual story of what is know as the Long Walk. Just as in the Trail of Tears, the horrible treatment of Native Americans. Great read
Great storyline of the Navajo Indians and their struggles
Love the way the author weaved fictional characters into the actual story of what is know as the Long Walk. Just as in the Trail of Tears, the horrible treatment of Native Americans. Great read
February 18, 2022
What a horrible and sad situation
This is the first book I've read about the Navajo and their awful years at Fort Sumner! I knew the Apache was sent there. I know it was just a story but wow, what a story! Well done!
This is the first book I've read about the Navajo and their awful years at Fort Sumner! I knew the Apache was sent there. I know it was just a story but wow, what a story! Well done!
April 27, 2023
Mr.Rob Schwab's works
I have read almost all of Mr. Schwab and he books. I love his writing style. I fully recommend each and everyone. I am beginning to have problems finding something new.Reluctantly I am hunting a new novelist. Will continue to watch for any new works.
I have read almost all of Mr. Schwab and he books. I love his writing style. I fully recommend each and everyone. I am beginning to have problems finding something new.Reluctantly I am hunting a new novelist. Will continue to watch for any new works.
November 4, 2020
THIS IS NEW TO ME
I've always been aware of the Cherokee Trail of Tears but was totally unaware the Navajo suffered the same heartbreaking injustices!
I've always been aware of the Cherokee Trail of Tears but was totally unaware the Navajo suffered the same heartbreaking injustices!
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