Wind River: A Barnaby Skye Novel by Richard S. Wheeler (English) Paperback Book

Description: Wind River by Richard S. Wheeler Barnaby Skye, the former Royal Navy Captain turned trapper has been offered a lucrative proposal from the US Government. His intimate relations with many Indian tribes, and his marriages to their women, have landed him a job as scout and translator for the governments Indian Affairs. The proposal he must present to the natives: a lopsided treaty in favor of the colonists or certain annihilation. Torn between the two nations, Skye makes his decision when a powerful army officer threatens his wives and vows to destroy Skye for betraying his country. Skye must face off against rogue factions of the US Army in hopes of seeing a peaceful and fair treaty through, and the survival of his family and the Great Plains tribes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Richard S.Wheeler has written over fifty novels and several short stories. He has won four Spur Awards and the Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement in the field of western literature. He lives in the literary and film community of Livingston, Montana, and is married to Professor Sue Hart, of Montana State University-Billings. Before turning to fiction he was a newsman and book editor. He has raised horses and been a wrangler at an Arizona dude ranch. Review "Nobody does it better!" --The Round-Up Quarterly "Rousing western adventure with good characters, good humor, and good writing" --Rocky Mountain News "Wheeler now joins the ranks of Larry McMurtry, Glendon Swarthout, Tony Hillerman, and Dorothy Johnson." --Billings Gazette Review Quote "Nobody does it better!" -- The Round-Up Quarterly "Rousing western adventure with good characters, good humor, and good writing" -- Rocky Mountain News "Wheeler now joins the ranks of Larry McMurtry, Glendon Swarthout, Tony Hillerman, and Dorothy Johnson." -- Billings Gazette Details ISBN1250183685 Author Richard S. Wheeler Language English ISBN-10 1250183685 ISBN-13 9781250183682 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Subtitle A Barnaby Skye Novel Publication Date 2007-07-31 DEWEY 813.54 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Short Title Wind River Series Number 7 UK Release Date 2007-07-31 Series Skyes West Pages 352 Audience General Publisher St Martins Press Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2007-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116569980;

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