Blood and Thunder

In this national bestseller, the author of Ghost Soldiers presents an insightful exploration of the American conquest of the West, beginning in the summer of 1846 with the Army of the West's march through Santa Fe. Guided by the ideology of “Manifest Destiny,” this military campaign ignited a prolonged conflict with the Navajo tribes, led by the legendary Kit Carson, who navigated the complexities of this turbulent era. Rich in detail and spanning over three decades, this narrative reveals both the ideological fervor and the tragic consequences of the land grab, deepening our understanding of the true history of westward expansion.