I love reading historical fiction books, especially about the pioneers, but any type I love. Any suggestions?
2007-09-24 10:13:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Michner - "Centennial"
http://www.amazon.com/Centennial-Novel-James-Michener/dp/0812978420/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-6855114-1415314?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190730050&sr=1-1
Shaara - "Killer Angels" civil war not pioneers.
2007-09-25 03:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by ray s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not pioneer, but Gore Vidal wrote some great Historical Fiction novels and many are well worth reading.
Good luck.
(I too like this genre of book)
2007-09-24 10:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by smileymduke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could try reading a couple of books by the Native American Sherman Alexie...he's apparently from a West Coast tribe so don't expect dancing with wolves-- expect being the wolf. lol-- Suggest a book of short stories called "The Toughest Indian in the World." Then "Reservation Blues," if you feel like a little touch of more 'unreal.' Okay!
2007-09-24 10:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by LK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Warlords Chronicles trilogy is notably stable. It retells the Arthurian legend in a historic putting. the author has an extremely stable way of incorporating the entire topic of magic into the e book on an identical time as nonetheless conserving this is gritty, sensible tone. superb of all, Sir Lancelot is a villain. A track of Ice and hearth series is notably stable too. on an identical time as this is desperate in a mythical realm, i might say that the books have extra of a historic action/ journey/ secret/ political intrigue sense. a great style of back stabbing, twists and turns, surprises, and significant characters being killed off in the main painful procedures.
2016-11-06 06:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by piano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Wonderful plot and characters, set during the French Revolution.
2007-09-24 10:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True women by Janice Woods Windle..
Great book (great movie as well)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZtQhLYN9NM
the book actually was written about the authors ancestors.. based on stories told through the generations which for the most part she pieced together historically as well.. (went through records and such ).. Beautifully written.
2007-09-24 10:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by kaijawitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a good one that I can e mail you, it's about a group of people who built an empire by using their wits and skills during mid 19 century on the Canadian prairie, there are strong willed, intelligent frontier women that strive to make the lives of their mates less dangerous, it is fast paced and exciting. My e mail address is, johnandeileen2000@yahoo.ca, I will be happy to send it to you.
2007-09-24 10:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Misadventures of Maude March.
2007-09-24 10:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kim K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋