In this large 5" X 8" Trade Paper Collector's Edition of Powder River, outlaw Jeston Nash -the look-alike cousin of Jesse James and horse-man for the infamous James-Younger Gang- and his partner,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
When I read Cotton's first Jeston Nash novel, I thought it was the best non-Louis Lamour western I'd ever read. Powder River's content is less graphic than his first, and even more entertaining. One almost begins to feel sorry for Jeston; but luckily the misanthrope manages to let his true greedy nature show through. The two anti-heroes (Jeston Nash and Quiet Jack) are the biggest thing to stagger out of the west since US Grant!
At the top of the list
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
This is the kind of western I always look for but hardly ever find. Ralph Cotton tells it like it is when it comes to the government and what they did to the sioux indians. Once I started reading it and seeing the war from both sides, I realized this was no ordinary western. Sometimes the language is a little strong but that's easy to overlook for a person who enjoys real life like stories
Even better than While Angels Dance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I didn't think another western could top While Angels Dance, but Powder River does. It is more like watching a Sam Peckinpaw movie than reading a book. Cotton is one heck of a writer with a lot to say. These are the kind of westerns that I've been looking for
Another jewel of a western!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
After reading Cotton's first book I couldn't imagine another one being that good. But Powder River even tops the first one. It's more like watching a Sam Peckinpaw movie than reading a book. Finally, a western writer with something worth saying
Most definately two thumbs up!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
One of the most accurate western novels I've ever read. Ralf Cotton has managed to weave a tale that has it all: duty, honor, and sacrifice. Watch out Louis Lammor you have new compitition!!
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