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Blood and Thunder An Epic of the American West

Name: Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West
Author: Hampton Sides

Hampton Sides

Praise for “Kit Carson’s role in the conquest of the Navajo during and after the Civil War remains one of the most dramatic and significant episodes in the history of the American West. Hampton Sides portrays Carson in the larger context of the conquest of the entire West, including his frequent an...

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The Joe Rogan Experience

The book was brought up while the hosts discussed the brutal dynamics between Native Americans, soldiers, and settlers, using it to illustrate historical realities. It was also referenced as a notable recent release that preceded the guest's own work. The overall tone was neutral, simply noting its relevance rather than endorsing it.

Episode: #1406 - Brian Redban

They mentioned the Blood and Thunder book while discussing the harsh realities of Native American interactions with soldiers and settlers.

the blood and thunder book that just happened like the the reason we talked about the Native American interactions with the soldiers and the settlers ...

Episode: #1397 - S.C. Gwynne

He mentioned Blood and Thunder as a notable book released just before his own work.

There was another book actually they came out just before mine called Blood and Thunder.

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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Kit Carson was mentioned as a national hero, whose exploits were documented in dime novels; he was also known for his scouting and trapping skills, and had multiple Native American wives.

Kit Carson was a national hero, written about in dime novels for his scouting and trapping skills.

— Episode: 279 - Comanche Quanah Parker

Episode: 279 - Comanche Quanah Parker