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Nowhere Else To Go: Except West
His parents dead, his farm stolen by carpetbaggers, 15 year old Joshua Jones. decides to go West to seek a new life. But first, he has to clear up a few details.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2022
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April 29, 2023
Quick read
Historical fiction, post Civil War, western migration, adult situations, rags to riches, orphan makes good
First person narrative. Joshua is the MC. He's a wheeler and a dealer. This is only 134 pages, block paragraphs and paragraphs are double-spaced. Most of the action is matter of fact, though there were a few shortcuts.
First, fire arrows don't work. Look up Lindybeige on YouTube (among his topics are historical warfare), and he has a video showing that they don't work and why. Now, to be fair Shad of Shadiversity, another YouTube channel also deals with historical weapons, castles, customs, etc. He recently proved fire arrows could be done, but they had to use modern chemicals and accelerants, and stressed it was dangerous to concoct the mixture they settled on. So, fire arrows are possible, but historically accurate.
The second issue I have is when they arrive in October, they quickly put up barns and multi-story buildings within a few days, gather loads of wood and fill hay lofts full of fodder and then take time for a trip to the nearest town days away before snow starts. Then he and two women added another 20 x 40 foot building in a couple of days. Where they getting all the planed wood? What are they using for roofing. Sixteen-year-old Joshua builds a two-story, three-bedroom cabin with a living room, and kitchen by himself. A bit too much at the end. PBS has had shows about people trying to live as the pioneers did. The men were fit, and struggled to get a log cabin and a barn built before winter, and they started in March. They made it, but struggled to survive.
Now, it's A fun read, though it's irritating that someone who is supposed to know horses (the MC), keeps misspelling Belgians (the horse breed) as Belgiums (should be singular as it's the name of a country). Oops. There were a few typos elsewhere, but not enough to distract from story's fast pace.
It's A fun little novella for the price and if don't think too hard about the plot holes, it's enjoyable. I already bought the sequel so I will see if the historical accuracy improves.
Historical fiction, post Civil War, western migration, adult situations, rags to riches, orphan makes good
First person narrative. Joshua is the MC. He's a wheeler and a dealer. This is only 134 pages, block paragraphs and paragraphs are double-spaced. Most of the action is matter of fact, though there were a few shortcuts.
First, fire arrows don't work. Look up Lindybeige on YouTube (among his topics are historical warfare), and he has a video showing that they don't work and why. Now, to be fair Shad of Shadiversity, another YouTube channel also deals with historical weapons, castles, customs, etc. He recently proved fire arrows could be done, but they had to use modern chemicals and accelerants, and stressed it was dangerous to concoct the mixture they settled on. So, fire arrows are possible, but historically accurate.
The second issue I have is when they arrive in October, they quickly put up barns and multi-story buildings within a few days, gather loads of wood and fill hay lofts full of fodder and then take time for a trip to the nearest town days away before snow starts. Then he and two women added another 20 x 40 foot building in a couple of days. Where they getting all the planed wood? What are they using for roofing. Sixteen-year-old Joshua builds a two-story, three-bedroom cabin with a living room, and kitchen by himself. A bit too much at the end. PBS has had shows about people trying to live as the pioneers did. The men were fit, and struggled to get a log cabin and a barn built before winter, and they started in March. They made it, but struggled to survive.
Now, it's A fun read, though it's irritating that someone who is supposed to know horses (the MC), keeps misspelling Belgians (the horse breed) as Belgiums (should be singular as it's the name of a country). Oops. There were a few typos elsewhere, but not enough to distract from story's fast pace.
It's A fun little novella for the price and if don't think too hard about the plot holes, it's enjoyable. I already bought the sequel so I will see if the historical accuracy improves.
February 26, 2023
Joshua and his trip west
This book is like a breath of fresh air. I chose it not really knowing what I was choosing and I was greatly surprised. If you like excitement and adventure on the way west, you will really enjoy reading it.
This book is like a breath of fresh air. I chose it not really knowing what I was choosing and I was greatly surprised. If you like excitement and adventure on the way west, you will really enjoy reading it.
July 18, 2023
REALISTIC STORY OF THE TRAIL LIFE
REALISTIC STORY OF THE TRAIL LIFE. This Author has a way of telling a story. Very descriptive, real-to-life, and has a way of just keeping you hooked on the plot and you don't want to put the book down.
IMPRESSIVE, and AMAZING STORY TELLER.
REALISTIC STORY OF THE TRAIL LIFE. This Author has a way of telling a story. Very descriptive, real-to-life, and has a way of just keeping you hooked on the plot and you don't want to put the book down.
IMPRESSIVE, and AMAZING STORY TELLER.
October 3, 2024
A very good story!
I liked the way this book was written, it was almost like sitting around the kitchen table as my grandfather told stories about his dad and growing up! I was a little confused that there was no publisher but enjoyed it!
I liked the way this book was written, it was almost like sitting around the kitchen table as my grandfather told stories about his dad and growing up! I was a little confused that there was no publisher but enjoyed it!
July 19, 2023
Good
This far but does it continue. Guess we shall soon find out. But did enjoy this book and hope you also
This far but does it continue. Guess we shall soon find out. But did enjoy this book and hope you also
April 1, 2024
Very Enjoyable
This story got me hooked from page one! How very imaginative and entertaining - you just don't want to put it down!
This story got me hooked from page one! How very imaginative and entertaining - you just don't want to put it down!
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